Table 6.
Negative binomial regression model identifying factors associated with longer length of stay
| Variable | Incidence rate ratio (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|
| CAUTI | 1.3 (1.0–1.7) | 0.05 |
| POUR | 1.2 (1.1–1.2) | <0.001 |
| Age, 10 years | 1.0 (1.0–1.0) | 0.03 |
| Female gender | 1.0 (0.9–1.0) | 0.18 |
| BMI, 5 kg/m2 | 1.0 (0.9–1.0) | <0.001 |
| Surgery time, h | 1.1 (1.1–1.1) | <0.001 |
| Intraoperative IV fluid, L | 1.0 (1.0–1.0) | 0.09 |
| Epidural | 1.1 (1.1–1.2) | <0.001 |
| ASA Class | ||
|
| ||
| 1 | Ref | Ref |
| 2 | 1.1 (0.9–1.3) | 0.58 |
| 3 | 1.1 (0.9–1.4) | 0.18 |
| 4 | 1.4 (1.1–1.8) | 0.01 |
| Area | ||
|
| ||
| General abdominal* | Ref | Ref |
| Colon | 1.0 (0.9–1.0) | 0.23 |
| Anorectal | 1.0 (0.9–1.1) | 0.72 |
| Hepatobiliary | 0.9 (0.8–1.0) | 0.002 |
| Pancreas | 1.0 (0.9–1.1) | 0.47 |
| Retroperitoneum | 0.9 (0.7–1.0) | 0.03 |
| Inguinal | 0.9 (0.7–1.2) | 0.13 |
| Thyroid/skin soft tissue | 0.8 (0.7–1.1) | 0.14 |
| Emergent | 1.3 (1.2–1.4) | <0.001 |
| Approach | ||
|
| ||
| Open | Ref | Ref |
| Laparoscopic | 0.8 (0.8–0.8) | <0.001 |
| Robotic | 0.9 (0.7–1.1) | 0.11 |
| Perineal | 0.7 (0.5–1.0) | 0.04 |
Abbreviations: CAUTI, catheter associated urinary tract infection; CI, confidence interval BMI, body mass index; IV, intravenous; POUR, postoperative urinary retention; Ref, reference
Includes hernia, small bowel, and gastroesophageal