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World J Gastrointest Surg. Nov 27, 2026; 18(11): 122260
Published online Nov 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.122260
Table 3 Comparison of recovery-related indicators between two groups, mean ± SD
Indicator
Control group (n = 38)
Intervention group (n = 39)
Test statistic
P value
Time to first ambulation (hours)36.8 ± 8.418.6 ± 4.2t = 11.529< 0.001
Time to first flatus (hours)58.7 ± 16.342.1 ± 12.8t = 4.886< 0.001
Time to first defecation (days)4.2 ± 1.13.1 ± 0.8t = 4.949< 0.001
Gastrointestinal function recovery time (days)5.8 ± 1.44.2 ± 1.2t = 5.350< 0.001


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