Table 3.
Comparison of nutrition conditions between the PG-TEA and TG-RY groups
| Factor | PG-TEA (N = 43) | TG-RY (N = 80) | t/X2 | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month after surgery | ||||
| BMI | 20.15 ± 1.07 | 20.47 ± 1.17 | 1.501 | 0.136 |
| Hb (g/L,x ± s) | 98.2 ± 8.1 | 95.6 ± 8.3 | -1.691 | 0.093 |
| ALB (g/L,x ± s) | 35.0 ± 3.6 | 33.9 ± 2.8 | -1.933 | 0.056 |
| 3 months after surgery | ||||
| BMI | 22.25 ± 1.22 | 21.72 ± 1.67 | -2.429 | 0.017 |
| Hb (g/L,x ± s) | 114.3 ± 13.0 | 103.3 ± 14.1 | -4.264 | 0.001 |
| ALB (g/L,x ± s) | 36.2 ± 4.5 | 32.8 ± 3.0 | -4.966 | 0.001 |
| 6 months after surgery | ||||
| BMI | 22.56 ± 1.58 | 22.71 ± 1.17 | 0.642 | 0.522 |
| Hb (g/L,x ± s) | 122.1 ± 12.2 | 107.7 ± 15 | -5.413 | 0.001 |
| ALB (g/L,x ± s) | 35.4 ± 4.6 | 34.2 ± 3.7 | -1.544 | 0.125 |
PG-TEA proximal gastrectomy tubular esophagogastric anastomosis, TG-RY total gastrectomy Roux-en-Y reconstruction, WBC white blood cell, Hb hemoglobin, ALB albumin