Table 1.
Baseline characteristics
| N (%) or mean (SD) | Small stitches (n = 50) | Large stitches (n = 50) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Female | 16 (32%) | 27 (54%) |
| Male | 34 (68%) | 23 (46%) |
| Age (years) | 60.2 (13.1) | 62 (10.9) |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 24.3 (3.9) | 23.9 (3.9) |
| Charlsons comorbidity index | 2.6 (1.7) | 2.5 (1.8) |
| ASA ≥ 3 | 27 (54.0%) | 19 (38.0%) |
| Days since last op | 819.6 (1175.5) | 1220.4 (1925.3) |
| Malignancy as indication | 40 (80.0%) | 42 (84.0%) |
| Median laparotomy | 49 (98%) | 44 (88%) |
| Resected organ systems* | ||
| Liver | 11 (22.0%) | 13 (26.0%) |
| Pancreas | 4 (8.0%) | 13 (26.0%) |
| Stomach | 5 (10.0%) | 9 (18.0%) |
| Duodenum | 2 (4.0%) | 8 (16.0%) |
| Small intestine | 20 (40.0%) | 25 (50.0%) |
| Appendix | 0 (0.0%) | 25 (50.0%) |
| Colon | 13 (26.0%) | 10 (20.0%) |
| Gall bladder | 3 (6.0%) | 8 (16.0%) |
| Spleen | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (2.0%) |
| Kidney | 3 (6.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Gynecologic | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (6.0%) |
| Central vessels | 3 (6.0%) | 3 (6.0%) |
| Peritoneum | 8 (16.0%) | 7 (14.0%) |
| Other | 20 (40.0%) | 16 (32.0%) |
ASA, American Society of Anesthesiologists; BMI, body mass index
*More than one organ was possible per operation