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World J Gastrointest Surg. Mar 27, 2026; 18(3): 116149
Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.116149
Table 2 Comparison of gastrointestinal function recovery indicators, n (%)/mean ± SD
Recovery parameter
Conventional group (n = 40)
ERAS group (n = 40)
Test statistic
P value
Time to first flatus (days)3.5 ± 1.22.2 ± 0.8t = 5.672< 0.001
Time to first defecation (days)4.8 ± 1.43.3 ± 1.0t = 5.231< 0.001
Time to bowel sounds recovery (days)4.2 ± 1.32.5 ± 0.8t = 6.894< 0.001
Clear liquid tolerance on POD 125 (62.5)37 (92.5)χ2 = 12.345< 0.001
Semi-liquid diet tolerance on POD 221 (52.5)34 (85.0)χ2 = 13.128< 0.001
Normal diet on POD 530 (75.0)38 (95.0)χ2 = 8.571< 0.01


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