Table 1.
Patient Demographics
| Characteristic | Baseline N=232 (%) | Post-Intervention N=555 (%) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 57 | 57 | 0.17 |
| Median BMI | 28.9 | 28.4 | 0.30 |
| Pre-operative Chemotherapy | 40 (17) | 75 (14) | 0.19 |
| Pre-operative Radiation | 5 (2) | 8 (1) | 0.54 |
| Current Smokers | 19 (8) | 45(8) | 0.99 |
| Diabetic | 36 (16) | 62 (11) | 0.10 |
| Race/Ethnicity | 0.61 | ||
| White | 158 (68) | 388 (70) | |
| Hispanic | 30 (13) | 78 (14) | |
| Black | 26 (11) | 58 (10) | |
| Asian | 17 (7) | 27 (5) | |
| Other/Unknown | 1 (<1) | 4 (1) | |
| Indication for Surgery | 0.01 | ||
| Benign Disease | 55 (24) | 180 (32) | |
| Malignancy | 177 (76) | 375 (68) | |
| Cancer Type | 0.28 | ||
| Ovary/Peritoneal | 97 (42) | 173 (31) | |
| Uterine | 60 (26) | 144 (26) | |
| Cervix | 15 (6) | 46 (8) | |
| Ovarian & Endometrial | 3 (1) | 4 (1) | |
| Other | 2 (1) | 8 (2) | |
| Median EBL (mL) | 100 | 50 | 0.006 |
| Median Surgical Time (hours) | 2.67 | 2.62 | 0.30 |
| Appropriate Antibiotic Prophylaxis | 152 (66) | 409 (74) | 0.03 |
| Appropriate Antibiotic Re-dosing | 208 (90) | 524 (94) | 0.02 |
| Surgical Approach | 0.06 | ||
| Laparotomy | 112 (48) | 227 (41) | |
| Minimally Invasive | 120 (52) | 328 (59) | |
| Bowel Surgery | 54 (23) | 114 (21) | 0.39 |