Postoperative findings at follow-up in 31 surviving patients (16 in open group and 15 in laparoscopic group)
| Open | Laparoscopic | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retching | 8 (50%) | 1 (7%) | 0.01 |
| Gas bloat syndrome | 5 (31%) | 2 (13%) | ns |
| Dumping syndrome | 1 (6%) | 1 (6.5%) | ns |
| Any of the above | 9 (56.2%) | 4 (26.6%) | ns |