Table 3 Intraoperative data and postoperative outcomes.
From: Major postoperative complications and survival for colon cancer elderly patients
≤65 (n=211) n (%) | >65 (n=235) n (%) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
Type of operation | 0.694 | ||
Laparoscopic | 111 (52.6) | 128 (54.5) | |
Open | 100 (47.4) | 107 (45.5) | |
Operative time (minutes) | 161.8 ± 39.7 | 160.1 ± 36.6 | 0.633 |
Blood loss (mL) | 117.8 ± 106.6 | 121.2 ± 109.5 | 0.741 |
Postoperative analgesic requirement (number of injections) | 7.3 ±3.7 | 7.6 ± 3.6 | 0.327 |
Time first passing flatus (days) | 3 ± 2.1 | 3.6 ± 2.3 | 0.004 |
Time of first bowel motion (days) | 4.7 ± 2.7 | 5.3 ± 2.4 | 0.017 |
Time to resume normal diet (days) | 5.1 ± 2.1 | 6.9 ± 2.4 | <0.001 |
Time to walk independently (days) | 5.1 ± 3.7 | 5.9 ± 3.8 | 0.026 |
Hospital stay (days) | 11.4 ± 2 | 12.2 ± 3.8 | 0.008 |