Table 4.
Comparison of outcome of two group
| Outcomes | FTS group (n = 128) | Conventional group (n =132) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postoperative hospital stay (d) | 7.62 ± 1.38 | 12.56 ± 1.92 | 0.000 |
| Hospitalization expenditure (RMB) | 35823.62 ± 3598.81 | 41032.73 ± 4013.32 | 0.000 |
| Incision pain scale (NRS) | 4.72 ± 1.94 | 7.66 ± 1.59 | 0.000 |
| Morbidity | 11 (8.6) | 16 (12.1) | 0.351 |
| Atrial arrhythmia | 2 | 3 | |
| Ileus | 0 | 1 | |
| Pneumonia | 3 | 4 | |
| Anastomotic leak | 2 | 3 | |
| Incision infection | 2 | 2 | |
| ARDS | 2 | 3 | |
| Mortality | 2 (1.6) | 2 (1.5) | 1.000 |
| 30-day readmission rate | 3 (2.3) | 3 (2.3) | 1.000 |
Variables were expressed as the mean ± SD
The Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) is an 11–point (0–10) scale for patient self-reporting of pain. It is for adults and children 10 years old or older
RMB Ren Min Bi or China Yuan