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Comparison of length of stay, complications, and readmissions between the outpatient and matched inpatient groups.
| Outpatients (n = 105) | Inpatients (n = 136) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years, mean) | 57.3 | 53.9 | .08 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2, mean) | 30.03 | 30.55 | .46 |
| Length of stay (days, mean) | 0.24 | 1.53 | <.01 |
| Readmission rate | 0.95% | 3.70% | .18 |
| Complication rate | 1.90% | 2.90% | .61 |
