Outcomes for postoperative measures
| Measure | Mean ± SD*; study group | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERAS n = 98 | Control n = 98 | ||
| Time to removal of epidural, h | 62.6 ± 37.2 | 74.8 ± 33.3 | 0.14 |
| Time to removal of PCA, h | 28.9 ± 22.6 | 54.5 ± 22.3 | < 0.001 |
| Time to removal of arterial line, h | 2.2 ± 3.5 | 20.2 ± 10 | < 0.001 |
| Time to nutrition, h | 14 ± 7.4 | 20.8 ± 7.8 | < 0.001 |
| Time to mobilization in chair, h | 13.8 ± 7.8 | 27.3 ± 25.3 | < 0.001 |
| Time to ambulation, h | 25.1 ± 10.9 | 48.2 ± 20 | < 0.001 |
| Time to removal of chest tube, h | 65.9 ± 42.5 | 129.3 ± 114.6 | < 0.001 |
| Comprehensive Complication Index score | 7.4 ± 16.8 | 8.0 ± 14.3 | 0.79 |
| Length of stay, d, median (IQR) | 3 (2–5) | 5 (4–6) | < 0.001 |
| Readmission, no. of patients | 5 | 4 | |
ERAS = enhanced recovery after surgery; IQR = interquartile range; PCA = patient-controlled analgesia; SD = standard deviation.
↵* Unless indicated otherwise.