Table 2.
Comparison of general information between the two groups of patients.
| Variables | ERAS group (n = 75) | Conventional group (n = 75) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 46.0 (44–64.0) | 55.0 (44.5–67.5) | 0.17 |
| Gender (Male) | 34 (45.3) | 40 (53.3) | 0.327 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 24.5 (23.5–25.5) | 25.4 (23.9–25.5) | 0.082 |
| Radiological features | |||
| Herniated lumbar disc (yes) | 63 (84) | 55 (73.3) | 0.111 |
| Stenosis of lumbar spine (yes) | 47 (62.7) | 48 (64) | 0.865 |
| Arthritis of the Lumbar Facet | 41 (54.7) | 32 (42.7) | 0.142 |
| Operation level | 0.653 | ||
| L3/L4 | 7 (9.3) | 6 (8) | |
| L4/L5 | 50 (66.7) | 46 (61.3) | |
| L5/S1 | 18 (24) | 23 (30.7) | |
| Comorbidities | |||
| Diabetes mellitus | 25 (33.3) | 15 (20) | 0.065 |
| Hypertension | 28 (37.3) | 30 (40) | 0.737 |
| Congestive heart failure | 43 (57.3) | 34 (45.3) | 0.142 |
| Cerebrovascular disease | 5 (6.7) | 9 (12) | 0.262 |
| Renal disease | 17 (22.7) | 12 (16) | 0.301 |
| ASA grade | 0.532 | ||
| ASA 1 | 9 (12) | 5 (5.7) | |
| ASA 2 | 47 (62.7) | 50 (66.7) | |
| ASA 3 | 19 (25.3) | 20 (26.7) | |
Values are expressed as the median (IQR) or n (%). ASA, American Society of Anesthesiologists class.