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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 5 Postoperative complications, n (%)
| Complication type | Conventional group (n = 40) | ERAS group (n = 40) | Test statistic | P value |
| Overall complications | 13 (32.5) | 5 (12.5) | χ2 = 5.342 | < 0.05 |
| Wound infection | 6 (15.0) | 2 (5.0) | χ2 = 3.987 | 0.046 |
| Anastomotic leak | 3 (7.5) | 1 (2.5) | 0.2581 | |
| Pulmonary infection | 7 (17.5) | 3 (7.5) | χ2 = 3.456 | 0.063 |
| Urinary tract infection | 3 (7.5) | 1 (2.5) | 0.2581 | |
| Intestinal obstruction | 2 (5.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0.1541 | |
| Severe complications (grade III or above) | 5 (12.5) | 2 (5.0) | 0.2211 | |
| 30-day readmission | 4 (10.0) | 1 (2.5) | 0.1781 |
- 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
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v18/i3/116149.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.116149