Table 1. Demographics and characteristics of groups.
| Characteristic | Sequential (n=28) | Simultaneous (n=21) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 46.28 (15–82) | 43 (20–86) | 0.798 |
| Gender | 0.283 | ||
| Male | 14 (50.0) | 8 (38.1) | |
| Female | 14 (50.0) | 13 (61.9) | |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 24.36 (17.4–35.3) | 23.78 (16.8–31.9) | 0.123 |
| ASA physical status classification system | 0.508 | ||
| ASA 2 | 20 (71.4) | 17 (81.0) | |
| ASA 3 | 8 (28.6) | 3 (14.3) | |
| ASA 4 | 0 (0.0) | 1 (4.8) | |
| Comorbidities | |||
| Hypertension | 6 (21.4) | 4 (19.0) | 0.838 |
| Diabetes | 2 (7.1) | 3 (14.3) | 0.414 |
| Coronary artery disease | 0 (0.0) | 1 (4.8) | 0.243 |
| Hostile abdomen factors | |||
| Prior chemotherapy | 1 (3.6) | 0 (0.0) | 0.326 |
| Prior abdominal surgery | 5 (17.9) | 3 (14.3) | 0.162 |
| Prior radiation | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | NA |
| Primary diagnosis | 0.452 | ||
| Inflammatory bowel disease | 24 (85.7) | 16 (76.2) | |
| Diverticulitis | 1 (3.6) | 3 (14.3) | |
| Colon cancer | 2 (7.1) | 1 (4.8) | |
| Other | 1 (3.6) | 1 (4.8) | |
| Type of surgery (primary procedure) | 0.431 | ||
| Lap hemicolectomy | 9 (32.1) | 6 (28.6) | |
| Lap ileocolic resection | 5 (17.9) | 3 (14.3) | |
| Lap partial colectomy with primary anastomosis | 4 (14.3) | 1 (4.8) | |
| Lap small bowel resection | 3 (10.7) | 2 (9.5) | |
| Other | 7 (25.0) | 9 (42.9) |
Values are presented as median (range) or number (%).
ASA, American Society of Anesthesiologists; NA, not applicable.