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Comparison of outcome variables reflecting post-operative recovery between groups A and B
| Group A(n = 17) | Group B(n = 85) | Z or t | P value | |
| Extubation time (h) | 12/7-32 | 15/5-504 | -2.708 | 0.007 |
| Time to initial passage of flatus (h) | 59.71 ± 12.17 | 92.21 ± 40.96 | -6.094 | 0.000 |
| ICU length of stay (h) | 40/13-219 | 60/8-600 | -1.590 | 0.112 |
Values are given as the mean ± SD (median/range). ICU: Intensive care unit.
