Table 5.
Multivariable logistic regression analysis for factors predicting readmission
| Factor | Odds ratio (95% CI) | SE | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| LRYGB v. LAGB | 5.21 (1.19–22.73) | 3.92 | 0.028 |
| LSG v. LAGB | 1.98 (0.45–8.61) | 1.48 | 0.365 |
| Operating time | 1.00 (1.00–1.01) | 0.00 | 0.272 |
| Length of stay 2–4 d (v. 1 d) | 1.28 (0.81–2.02) | 0.30 | 0.296 |
| Length of stay > 4 d (v. 1 d) | 2.18 (1.03–4.63) | 0.84 | 0.042 |
| Cardiac events | 2.01 (0.74–5.45) | 1.02 | 0.172 |
| Wound dehiscence | 2.66 (0.40–17.72) | 2.57 | 0.313 |
| Acute renal failure | 14.10 (1.07–186.29) | 18.56 | 0.045 |
| Respiratory failure | 0.63 (0.13–3.06) | 0.51 | 0.567 |
| Delirium | 0.15 (0.00–10.32) | 0.32 | 0.379 |
| Reoperation | 1.15 (0.45–2.96) | 0.55 | 0.764 |
| Unspecified surgical injury | 2.34 (0.72–7.62) | 1.41 | 0.159 |
CI = confidence interval; LAGB = laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding; LRYGB = laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass; LSG = laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy; SE = standard error.