Fig. 2

Distribution of the drain days. There was a significant difference between the two groups in the mean number of days until drain removal (6.4 ± 2.9 vs. 8.2 ± 3.8 days; P value = 0.033). Boxplot legend: upper horizontal line of box 75th percentile, lower horizontal line of box 25th percentile, horizontal bar within box median value and vertical dotted line minimum–maximum value. BVSS bipolar vessel sealing system, CONV conventional devices