Characteristics of cancer patients according to tumor recurrence
| Variables | Recur (−) (n=43) | Recur (+) (n=5) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age at surgery (years) | 42.98±19.45 | 44.80±15.72 | 0.853 | |
| Size on preoperative computed tomography (cm) | 19.08±7.23 | 15.60±4.83 | 0.388 | |
| Surgical approach | Open | 42 (97.7) | 4 (80) | 0.199 |
| Laparoscopy | 1 (2.3) | 1 (20) | ||
| Presence of gross rupture in open surgery | Rupture (+) | 19/42 (45.2) | 3/4 (75) | 0.338 |
| Closed suction technique | 8/42 (19.0) | 1/4 (25) | ||
| Rupture (−) | 15/42 (35.7) | 0/4 (0) | ||
| Adjuvant chemotherapy | Yes | 30 (73.2) | 4 (80) | >0.999 |
| No | 11 (26.8) | 1 (20) | ||