Debakey Forceps Crushing Technique for Hepatic Parenchymal Transection in Liver Surgery: A Review of 100 Cases and Ergonomic Advantages

Table 3

Baseline characteristics in different groups.

Characteristics	Group A; (control); 𝑁=53	Group B; (cirrhosis); 𝑁=8	Group C; (CT); 𝑁=14	Group D; (cholestatic); 𝑁=25
Sex
Male (%)	24 (45.28)	8 (100)	9 (64.29)	20 (80)
Female (%)	29 (54.72)	0 (0.00)	5 (35.71)	5 (20)
Underlying diseases (%)
Hypertension	7 (13.21)	3 (37.50)	1 (7.14)	0
DM	4 (7.55)	2 (25.00)	0	2 (8.00)
COPD	1 (1.89)	3 (37.50)	0	1 (4.00)
CAD	0	0	0	0

Control: normal liver parenchyma.
CT: postchemotherapy.
Cholestatic: obstructive jaundice.
DM: diabetes mellitus.
COPD: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
CAD: coronary artery disease.