Table 3 Comparison of outcomes between elective and emergent surgical procedures
From: Colorectal cancer treatment in octogenarians: elective or emergency surgery?
Outcome | Elective, n (%) N = 261 | Emergent, N (%) N = 85 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Complications | |||
Overall | 113(43.3) | 61(71.8) | <0.01 |
Medical | 109(41.8) | 57(67.0) | <0.01 |
Surgical | 20(7.7) | 13(15.3) | 0.04 |
ICU admission | 95(36.4) | 70(82.4) | <0.01 |
Length of stay (days), median (range) | 12(4-55) | 21(1-92) | <0.01 |
Mortality | 8(3.1) | 26(30.6) | <0.01 |
1-year survival | 197(75.5) | 37(43.5) | <0.01 |
3-year survival | 121(46.4) | 11(12.9) | <0.01 |