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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
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 ± 1.2 | 2.2 ± 0.8 | t = 5.672 | < 0.001 |
| Time to first defecation (days) | 4.8 ± 1.4 | 3.3 ± 1.0 | t = 5.231 | < 0.001 |
| Time to bowel sounds recovery (days) | 4.2 ± 1.3 | 2.5 ± 0.8 | t = 6.894 | < 0.001 |
| Clear liquid tolerance on POD 1 | 25 (62.5) | 37 (92.5) | χ2 = 12.345 | < 0.001 |
| Semi-liquid diet tolerance on POD 2 | 21 (52.5) | 34 (85.0) | χ2 = 13.128 | < 0.001 |
| Normal diet on POD 5 | 30 (75.0) | 38 (95.0) | χ2 = 8.571 | < 0.01 |
- Citation: Zhang XL, Hong QQ, Huang YQ. Influence of enhanced recovery after surgery protocol on first exhaust time after laparoscopic resection of colorectal cancer. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(3): 116149
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- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.116149