Table 4.
Comparison of postoperative follow-up among two groups.
| Variables | DTR (n = 60) | ENGC (n = 58) | χ2 /t | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflux/heartburn | ||||
| 3 m after surgery | 5/60 | 8/58 | 1.749 | 0.186 |
| 6 m after surgery | 6/60 | 13/58 | 3.364 | 0.067 |
| 12 m after surgery | 4/60 | 11/58 | 4.020 | 0.045 |
| Dysphagia | ||||
| 3 m after surgery | 2/60 | 12/58 | 8.496 | 0.004 |
| 6 m after surgery | 2/60 | 13/58 | 9.676 | 0.002 |
| 12 m after surgery | 1/60 | 6/58 | 3.980 | 0.046 |
| PPIa therapy | ||||
| 3 m after surgery | 3/60 | 7/58 | 1.900 | 0.168 |
| 6 m after surgery | 4/60 | 9/58 | 2.357 | 0.125 |
| 12 m after surgery | 2/60 | 5/58 | 1.477 | 0.224 |
| Weight (kg) | ||||
| 3 m after surgery | 55.7 ± 6.2 | 58.2 ± 8.7 | −1.748 | 0.083 |
| 6 m after surgery | 53.5 ± 5.7 | 55.8 ± 7.9 | −1.770 | 0.079 |
| 12 m after surgery | 60.7 ± 7.6 | 65.6 ± 7.3 | −2.034 | 0.039 |
| Hemoglobin (g/L) | ||||
| 3 m after surgery | 108.0 ± 10.5 | 107.0 ± 7.8 | 0.585 | 0.559 |
| 6 m after surgery | 106.2 ± 10.7 | 104.4 ± 7.2 | 1.102 | 0.273 |
| 12 m after surgery | 119.1 ± 8.3 | 120.5 ± 18.9 | −0.547 | 0.585 |
| Serum albumin (g/L) | ||||
| 3 m after surgery | 33.2 ± 3.6 | 33.6 ± 3.2 | −0.619 | 0.537 |
| 6 m after surgery | 31.7 ± 4.2 | 32.3 ± 4.4 | −0.753 | 0.453 |
| 12 m after surgery | 35.8 ± 3.9 | 36.5 ± 4.8 | −0.784 | 0.435 |
a
Proton pump inhibitor.