| ERAS (n = 234) | Non-ERAS (n = 237) | P * | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age (years) | 58·6 | 58·5 | 0·614† |
| Sex ratio (M : F) | 102 : 132 | 101 : 136 | 0·904 |
| Mean BMI (kg/m2) | 27·8 | 28·6 | 0·437† |
| Co-morbidities | |||
| Diabetes mellitus | 24 (10·3) | 29 (12·2) | 0·582 |
| Coronary artery disease | 9 (3·8) | 19 (8·0) | 0·086 |
| COPD | 5 (2·1) | 4 (1·7) | 0·985 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 15 (6·4) | 12 (5·1) | 0·667 |
| Transient ischaemic attack/stroke | 3 (1·3) | 6 (2·5) | 0·517 |
| Current smoker | 14 (6·0) | 18 (7·6) | 0·517 |
| History of radiation | 37 (15·8) | 40 (16·9) | 0·835 |
| Preoperative radiation | 41 (17·5) | 51 (21·5) | 0·328 |
| History of chemotherapy | 51 (21·8) | 60 (25·3) | 0·429 |
| Preoperative chemotherapy | 69 (29·5) | 66 (27·8) | 0·771 |
| Surgery for initial presentation | 176 (75·2) | 160 (67·5) | 0·068 |
| Surgery for recurrence | 79 (33·8) | 85 (35·9) | 0·702 |
Values in parentheses are percentages unless indicated otherwise. ERAS, enhanced recovery after surgery; COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
*
Pearson χ2 test, except
†
Student's t test.