Table 4 Comparison of perioperative and postoperative haemoglobin concentrations between groups
Variables, mean ± SD | cPOTTS group n = 254 | Conventional group n = 246 | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Perioperative Hb (g/dL) | |||
 Admission to Hb (g/dL) | 116.71 ± 33.78 | 116.52 ± 3.61 | 0.984 |
 Into operating room Hb (g/dL) | 114.99 ± 16.55 | 114.02 ± 19.99 | 0.555 |
 End of operation Hb (g/dL) | 96.63 ± 11.37 | 97.49 ± 12.13 | 0.414 |
Postoperative Hb (g/dL) | |||
 Postoperative 24 h Hb (g/dL) | 108.40 ± 15.84 | 107.60 ± 17.23 | 0.587 |
 Before discharge 48–72 h Hb (g/dL) | 109.15 ± 16.47 | 106.48 ± 17.11 | 0.077 |
 Before discharge 24 h Hb (g/dL) | 108.24 ± 17.28 | 106.29 ± 16.31 | 0.197 |