Table 4.
Postoperative recovery profile
| Variables | BRS (n = 30) | LRS (n = 30) | χ2/t | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major complications (n, %) | 4 (13.3) | 9 (30.0) | 2.455 | 0.117 |
| Anastomotic leakage | 1 (3.3) | 4 (13.3) | 0.873 | 0.350 |
| Peritonitis | 0 (0) | 1 (3.3) | 0.000 | 1.000 |
| Re-operation | 0 (0) | 1 (3.3) | 0.000 | 1.000 |
| Pneumonia | 2 (6.7) | 4 (13.3) | 0.185 | 0.667 |
| Deep venous thrombosis | 1 (3.3) | 0 (0) | 0.000 | 1.000 |
| Arrhythmia | 0 (0) | 1 (3.3) | 0.000 | 1.000 |
| Stroke | 1 (3.3) | 1 (3.3) | 0.000 | 1.000 |
| Mortality | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | - | NA |
| Minor complications (n, %) | 15 (50.0) | 23 (76.7) | 4.593 | 0.032 |
| Urinary and other infection | 2 (6.7) | 0 (0) | 0.517 | 0.472 |
| Wound bleeding | 3 (3.3) | 11 (36.7) | 4.565 | 0.033 |
| PONV | 9 (30.0) | 11 (36.7) | 0.300 | 0.584 |
| Cough and expectoration | 8 (26.7) | 14 (46.7) | 2.584 | 0.108 |
| Impaired liver function | 5 (16.7) | 13 (43.3) | 5.079 | 0.024 |
| Pruritus | 1 (3.3) | 2 (6.7) | 0.000 | 1.000 |
| Length of hospital stay (days) | 9 (8, 11) | 11 (8, 14) | -1.379 | 0.058 |
Note: Values are expressed as median (IQR) or number (%). BRS: sodium bicarbonated Ringer’s solution; LRS: sodium lactated Ringer’s solution; PONV: postoperative nausea and vomiting.