Table 2 Comparison of surgical outcomes and postoperative recovery
Variable | Non-obese (n = 1255) | Obese (n = 436) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Operation time (min) | 209.9 ± 29.7 | 227.2 ± 25.7 | <0.01 |
Blood loss (mL) | 113.4 ± 34.1 | 136.9 ± 36.7 | <0.01 |
Number of retrieved lymph nodes | 35.3 ± 9.8 | 34.7 ± 8.7 | 0.27 |
Time to first flatus (days) | 3.3 ± 0.8 | 3.6 ± 0.9 | <0.01 |
Time to starting liquid diet (days) | 4.3 ± 1.0 | 4.6 ± 1.0 | <0.01 |
Postoperative hospital stay (days) | 9.0 ± 2.2 | 9.6 ± 2.2 | <0.01 |