Table 2.
Short-term outcomes of the two groups
| Non-elderly group (n=95) | Elderly group (n=64) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operative time (min) | 190 (160-260) | 210 (150-290) | 0.108 |
| Estimated blood loss (ml) | 200 (150-300) | 220 (180-390) | 0.150 |
| Conversion to open surgery | 5 | 4 | 1.000 |
| Time to first flatus (days) | 3 (2-4) | 3 (2-5) | 0.408 |
| Patients with postoperative 30-day complications | 10 | 15 | 0.028 |
| Pulmonary infection | 1 | 6 | 0.034 |
| Anastomotic leakage | 3 | 2 | 1.000 |
| Ileus Anastomotic stricture |
2 2 |
2 1 |
1.000 1.000 |
| Duodenal stump leakage | 1 | 2 | 0.728 |
| Abdominal infection | 2 | 1 | 1.000 |
| Liver dysfunction | 1 | 2 | 0.728 |
| Patients with postoperative 30-day major complications |
2 | 2 | 1.000 |
| Postoperative hospital stay (days) | 7 (5-23) | 9 (7-28) | 0.239 |
| Readmission | 1 | 1 | 1.000 |
| Postoperative 30-day mortality | 0 | 0 | - |