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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
Figure 2 Primary outcomes.
A: Postoperative complication rate (Clavien-Dindo grade ≥ II), comprehensive geriatric assessment group 27.5% vs control 55.3% (χ2 = 6.24, P = 0.013); B: Hospital length of stay, comprehensive geriatric assessment group 16.2 ± 4.2 days vs control 20.8 ± 4.6 days (t = 4.58, P < 0.001). Data in Figure 2B are shown as box plots (box, interquartile range; whiskers, range; horizontal rule, median), with the group mean ± SD annotated. CGA: Comprehensive geriatric assessment.
- 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