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.

Pathological T stage

T2

35/60 (58.3)

T3

25/60 (41.6)

Pathological N stage
Pathological Gleason Score (GS)

GS 2-6

11/60 (18.3)

GS 7

41/60 (68.3)

GS 8-10

8/60 (13.3)

Pathological ISUP grade