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World J Gastrointest Surg. Sep 27, 2026; 18(9): 120394
Published online Sep 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.120394
Published online Sep 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.120394
Table 2 Primary and secondary outcomes by study group (univariate analysis), mean ± SD/n (%)
| Outcome | Control (n = 38) | Observation (n = 40) | P value |
| Complication rate (Clavien-Dindo ≥ II) | 21 (55.3) | 11 (27.5) | 0.013a |
| Length of stay, days | 20.8 ± 4.6 | 16.2 ± 4.2 | < 0.001b |
| Postoperative infection | 12 (31.6) | 10 (25.0) | 0.519 |
| Postoperative delirium | 8 (21.1) | 5 (12.5) | 0.310 |
| 30-day readmission | 7 (18.4) | 2 (5.0) | 0.076 |
| ICU transfer | 7 (18.4) | 4 (10.0) | 0.290 |
- Citation: Dong ZX, Xie S, Xu J. Effects of comprehensive geriatric assessment-guided nursing interventions on postoperative complications/recovery in elderly patients undergoing gastrointestinal or hepatobiliary surgery. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(9): 120394
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v18/i9/120394.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.120394