Table 1 Comparison among the three groups based on the demographics
Demographic data | Standard volume group (n = 20) | High volume group (n = 20) | GA only group (n = 20) | Test of sig. | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | |||||
 Mean ± SD. | 42.95 ± 7.48 | 41.05 ± 9.20 | 43.20 ± 7.15 | F = 0.433 | 0.651 |
 Median (Min. – Max.) | 44.50(24.0 – 50.0) | 44.0 (26.0 – 50.0) | 45.0 (28.0 – 50.0) | ||
Female sex | 20 | 20 | 20 | Â | Â |
Weight (kg) | |||||
 Mean ± SD. | 80.50 ± 10.69 | 79.25 ± 12.02 | 83.60 ± 9.45 | F = 0.865 | 0.427 |
 Median (Min. – Max.) | 81.0(65.0 – 105.0) | 77.50(60.0 – 100.0) | 82.50(68.0 – 105.0) | ||
Height (cm) Mean ± SD | 166 ± 3.5 | 165 ± 3.7 | 167 ± 3.4 | F = 1.600 | 0.211 |
BMI (kg / m2) | 29.2 ± 2.65 | 29.1 ± 3.11 | 29.96 ± 2.17 | F = 0.620 | 0.541 |
Surgery type |  |  |  | χ2 = 0.997 | MCp = 1.000 |
 MRM (Modified radical mastectomy) | 9 | 9 | 8 | ||
 Mastectomy without ALND (axillary lymph node dissection, eg: negative sentinel LN biopsy) | 4 | 3 | 4 | ||
 Breast conservative surgery with ALND | 5 | 6 | 5 | ||
 Breast conservative surgery without ALND | 2 | 2 | 3 | ||