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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2017 May 1.
Published in final edited form as: Surg Endosc. 2015 Aug 19;30(5):1826–1832. doi: 10.1007/s00464-015-4463-8

Table 3.

Multivariable logistic regression models modeling the odds of developing a postoperative complication in non-obese and obese patients.

Factor (Ref) OR (95% CI)
Laparoscopic Procedure Type (Open) 0.60 (0.56-0.64)
BMI category (Normal)
        Overweight 1.07 (0.99-1.16)
        Obese Class I 1.25 (1.14-1.36)
        Obese Class II 1.45 (1.29-1.63)
        Obese Class III 1.75 (1.51-2.02)

Model also controlled for age, sex, race, ASA class, creation of an anastomosis, diabetes, dyspnea, COPD, esophageal varices, congestive heart failure, history of MI, previous coronary stent, angina, hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, dialysis, hemiparesis, cerebrovascular accidents, presence of preoperative wound, chronic steroid use, > 10% weight loss in 6 mos prior to surgery, bleeding disorder, cancer diagnosis, chemotherapy, radiation, and preoperative sepsis.