Table 4 Comparison of postoperative outcomes in the PPF and conventional group
Variables | Former (n = 110) | PPF (n = 17) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
POPF (no-POPF vs. BL, grade B/C POPF) | 35/75 | 10/7 | 0.030 |
Grade B/C POPF (no-POPF, BL vs. grade B/C POPF) | 58/52 | 13/4 | 0.067 |
Intra-abdominal fluid collection (yes vs. no) | 2/108 | 5/12 | < 0.001 |
Delayed gastric emptying (yes vs. no) | 13/97 | 0/17 | 0.135 |
Chyle leak (yes vs. no) | 19/91 | 1/16 | 0.230 |
PPH (yes vs. no) | 2/108 | 0/17 | 0.575 |
Duration of drainage tube insertion, days | 22.0 (10.0–38.0) | 8.0 (6.0–14.5) | < 0.001 |
Length of hospital stay, days | 28.0 (14.8–40.3) | 12.0 (9.5–19.0) | < 0.001 |