[Table/Fig-5]:
Effect on lipid profile.
| Lipid Parameters | Pre-op | One week | Three months | Six months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total cholesterol (mg/dl) | 274.93±51.99 | 261.10±50.45 (p=0.611) | 219.30±40.76 (p=0.00) | 176.27±26.85 (p=0.00) |
| Serum Triglycerides (mg/dl) | 309.13±81.60 | 292.77±76.15 (p=0.811) | 238.87±72.60 (p=0.001) | 189.90±51.22 (p=0.00) |
| Serum LDL (mg/dl) | 107.43±34.97 | 101.83±32.44 (p=0.896) | 90.70±28.05 (p=0.161) | 80.67±27.65 (p=0.006) |
| Serum HDL (mg/dl) | 24.60±5.02 | 28.07±5.13 (p=0.143) | 37.93±6.76 (p=0.000) | 41.50±7.63 (p=0.00) |
| Serum VLDL (mg/dl) | 38.33±13.00 | 36.97±11.99 (p=0.964) | 32.73±10.05 (p=0.210) | 29.57±8.75 (p=0.014) |
Pre-op- Preoperative