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World J Gastrointest Surg. Feb 27, 2026; 18(2): 115050
Published online Feb 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i2.115050
Published online Feb 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i2.115050
Table 10 Subgroup analysis of gastrointestinal function recovery and complications
| Subgroup | Indicator | ERAS group (n = 61) | Control group (n = 61) | t/χ² | P value |
| Age ≥ 70 years (n = 28) | Time to first exhaust (hour) | 29.82 ± 5.24 | 38.53 ± 6.81 | 4.328 | < 0.001 |
| Time to first defecation (hour) | 57.35 ± 9.12 | 70.24 ± 10.53 | 4.128 | < 0.001 | |
| Complications, n (%) | 3 (10.71) | 8 (28.57) | 4.152 | 0.042 | |
| With diabetes/hypertension (n = 42) | Time to first exhaust (hour) | 27.94 ± 4.83 | 37.12 ± 6.35 | 5.842 | < 0.001 |
| Time to first defecation (hour) | 55.64 ± 8.72 | 68.93 ± 9.84 | 5.327 | < 0.001 | |
| Complications, n (%) | 4 (9.52) | 10 (23.81) | 4.462 | 0.035 | |
| Stage III tumors (n = 67) | Time to first exhaust (hour) | 30.24 ± 5.63 | 39.82 ± 7.14 | 6.128 | < 0.001 |
| Time to first defecation (hour) | 58.73 ± 9.52 | 72.42 ± 11.35 | 5.884 | < 0.001 | |
| Complications, n (%) | 5 (7.46) | 14 (20.90) | 5.724 | 0.016 |
- Citation: Zhao BH, Bao CX. Enhanced recovery after surgery pathways and postoperative gastrointestinal function in colorectal cancer: A prospective cohort study. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(2): 115050
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v18/i2/115050.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v18.i2.115050