Laparoscopic Surgery Can Reduce Postoperative Edema Compared with Open Surgery

Figure 2

Evolution of inflammatory and stress markers levels. The values were calculated between Group O and Group L using t-test or Mann-Whitney U test. Asterisks and indicate statistical significance, and the values are shown. PRE: preoperatively; POD: postoperative day.

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