Table 2: Operative and postoperative data.

Total n = 40 Pancreaticojejunostomy n = 20 Pancreatic duct occlusion n = 20 P value
Operative time (min)
   Mean 454 480 428 0.76
   Range 360-660 360-660 360-540
Intraopertive blood transfusions (units)
   Mean 1.6 1.8 1.4 0.81
   Range 0-7 0-7 0-3
Intensive care stay (days)
   Mean 1.2 1.2 1.2 0.93
   Range 0-8 0-8 0-7
Bowel movements (days)
   Mean 7.7 7.6 7.8 0.75
   Range 3-16 3-16 5-12
Oral intake (days)
   Mean 10.6 11.6 9.6 0.01*
   Range 7-22 7-22 7-14
Hospital stay (days)
   Mean 26.4 25.9 27 0.21
   Range 11-62 11-62 12-49

*statistically significant.