Retrospective Study
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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Feb 15, 2024; 16(2): 354-363
Published online Feb 15, 2024. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v16.i2.354
Table 4 Comparison of perioperative-related indicators between the two groups

Laparoscopic colectomy group, (n = 63)
Open colectomy group, (n = 41)
χ2, t, or Z value
P value
Preoperative comorbidities, n (%)
Anemia25 (39.7)7 (17.1)5.9600.015a
Intestinal obstruction12 (19)5 (12.2)0.8530.356
Hypoproteinemia17 (27)7 (17.1)1.3740.241
High blood pressure20 (31.7)12 (29.3)0.0720.789
Diabetes7 (11.1)4 (9.8)0.0480.826
Pneumonia or bronchitis8 (12.7)8 (19.5)0.8860.347
Viral hepatitis6 (9.5)1 (2.4)1.9860.159
History of digestive disease, n (%)5 (7.9)5 (12.2)0.5180.472
Average operation time (min)175.2 ± 43.8171.9 ± 58.80.3250.746
Intraoperative bleeding (mL)80.4 ± 60.6169.4 ± 95.15.3250.000a
Postoperative hospital stay (d)12.9 ± 3.713.7 ± 6.70.8370.405
Time to first ambulation (d)2.8 ± 2.15.1 ± 2.25.2430.000a
Time to first liquid meal (d)3.7 ± 1.95.0 ± 2.13.1420.002a
Time to first exhaust (d)3.3 ± 1.33.9 ± 1.51.9600.053
Postoperative complications, n (%)6 (9.5)9 (22.0)3.1080.078
Bleeding from the anastomosis12
Anastomotic fistula10
Postoperative intestinal obstruction13
Infection of the incision01
Abdominal infection01
Diarrhea31
Postoperative urinary retention01