Table 4

Comparison of postoperative wound condition between two groups

Wound conditionAppendectomyP value*
Laparoscopic
(n=30)
Open
(n=30)
Wound infection
 No28 (93.3%)16 (53.3%)<0.01
 Yes2 (6.7%)14 (46.7%)
Wound dehiscence
 No30 (100%)22 (73.4%)<0.01
 Yes0 (0%)8 (26.6%)
  • *Data were presented as frequency (percentage). P values were derived from χ2 test.