Number

Percentage

Failure

4

6.7%

Mean operative time (min)

42 ± 3.4

(range: 35 - 47)

Operative bleeding

2

3.3%

Wound gaping

3

5%

Infiltrated margins

4

6.7%

Cosmetic disfigurement*

2

3.3%

Cardiac or chest problems

1**

1.7%

Mean hospital stay

1 ± 0.75

(range: 1 - 2)