Table 1 Characteristics of patients and surgical details
Characteristics | Group A VSL#3 (n 10) | Group B placebo (n 8) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age, yr (± SD) | 71.5 (±2.1) | 72.9 (±1.6) | NS |
BMI, kg/m2 (± SD) | 21.5 (±3.9) | 20.4 (±2.7) | NS |
Gender, n (M/F) | 5/5 | 4/4 | NS |
Comorbidities, n (%) | 8 (80) | 7 (87.5) | NS |
ASA score ≥ III, n (%) | 1 (10) | 1 (12.5) | NS |
Operative time. min (± SD) | 160.3 (±33.2) | 155.8 (±41.1) | NS |
Procedure performed Right hemicolectomy, n (%) Left hemicolectomy, n (%) | 4 (40) 6 (60) | 4 (50) 4 (50) | NS |
Complications*, n (%) | 1 (10) | 1 (12.5) | NS |
Length of stay, day (± SD) | 12.0 (± 8.3) | 13.5 (± 4.8) | NS |