- Post-operative outcomes according to age group.
| Outcome | Non-elderly patients n (%) | Elderly patients n (%) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of stay (LOS) (mean ± SD) | 17.8± 22.0 | 26.0 (± 32.1) | 0.00 |
| Intensive care unit LOS (mean ± SD) | 3.65± 11.4 | 8.86 (± 17.1) | 0.00 |
| 30-Day mortality | 13 (9.2) | 15 (15.2) | 0.15 |
| Surgical site infection | 27 (19.6) | 17 (17.5) | 0.69 |
| Readmission | 13 (9.2) | 9 (9.1) | 0.98 |
| Reoperation | 22 (15.5) | 22 (22.2) | 0.18 |
| Complications | |||
| Septic shock | 9 (6.3) | 9 (9.1) | 0.42 |
| Cardiovascular | 2 (1.4) | 8 (8.1) | 0.01 |
| Pulmonary | 3 (2.1) | 8 (8.1) | 0.02 |
| Gastrointestinal | 11 (7.7) | 6 (6.1) | 0.61 |
| Genitourinary | 8 (5.6) | 10 (10.1) | 0.19 |
| Endocrine | 0 (0.0) | 1 (1.0) | 0.23 |
| Neurological | 2 (1.4) | 1 (1.0) | 0.78 |
| Peritonitis | 2 (1.4) | 2 (2.0) | 0.71 |