Table 1.
Characteristics of patients in the obese, pre-obese, and non-obese
| Obese (n=9) | Preobese (n=11) | Nonobese (n=49) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (ys) | ||||
| Mean | 60.6 ± 10.0 | 60.6 ± 8.4 | 59.8 ± 10.9 | |
| Range | 31-71 | 44-73 | 31-80 | 0.103 |
| Gender | ||||
| Male | 5 (55.6) | 8 (72.8) | 32 (65.3) | |
| Female | 4 (33.3) | 4 (36.4) | 17 (34.7) | 0.725 |
| Previous laparotomy | ||||
| (−) | 6 (66.7) | 7 (63.6) | 32 (65.3) | |
| (+) | 3 (33.3) | 4 (36.4) | 17 (34.7) | 0.990 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | ||||
| Mean | 29.8 ± 1.4 | 26.3 ± 0.9 | 22.1 ± 1.7 | |
| Range | 28.0 - 32.5 | 25.2 - 27.7 | 19.0 - 24.9 | <0.001 |
| Tumor location | ||||
| Sigmoid (S) | 4 (44.4) | 7 (66.7) | 33 (67.3) | |
| Rectosigmoid (RS) | 5 (55.6) | 4 (33.3) | 16 (32.7) | 0.422 |
Figures in parentheses are in percentage