Table IV.
Comparison of FTS and control groups with regard to length of hospital stay and other post-operative parameters.
| Parameter | FTS group (n=31) | Control group (n=39) | P-values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of hospital stay, daysa | 5.9±0.8 | 10.9±1.3 | <0.001 |
| Post-operative daysa | 4.3±0.8 | 8.0±1.1 | <0.001 |
| Time until first flatus, daysa | 1.6±0.8 | 2.5±0.9 | <0.001 |
| Time until first defecation, daysa | 2.2±0.7 | 4.5±0.7 | <0.001 |
| Time until resumption of solid diet, daysa | 1.1±0.3 | 3.6±0.9 | <0.001 |
| Analgesic administration, n (%) | 0.891 | ||
| None | 18 (58.1) | 21 (53.9) | |
| Once | 5 (16.1) | 9 (23.1) | |
| Twice | 6 (19.4) | 7 (17.9) | |
| 3 times | 2 (6.5) | 2 (5.1) | |
| CRP, mg/la | |||
| Pre-operative | 1.4±0.9 | 1.4±0.90 | 0.956 |
| Post-operative day 1 | 35.4±7.5 | 40.6±11.9 | 0.029 |
| Complications, n | |||
| Anastomotic leakage | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Intestinal obstruction | 0 | 2 | 0.502 |
| Wound infection | 1 | 0 | 0.438 |
a
Mean ± standard deviation. FTS, fast-track surgery; CRP, C-reactive protein.