Groups information

Group name

Kim’s stitch group

Groups definition

The subsequent 60 patients underwent PVC reconstruction with Kim’s stitch and formed the inter_x005f_x005f_x005f_x005f_x0002_vention (Kim’s stitch) group.

Groups remarks

The only difference between the Kim’s stitch and control groups was the placement of the anterior stitch after the anastomosis.

Baseline information

Age

63.7 (6.6)

BMI

24.5 (2.6)

PSA

9.3 (7.8)

American Society of Aneshesiologists (ASA) physical status classification
Charlson comorbidity index (CCI)
Risk classification