Table 2 Operative characteristics
From: Changes in the gut bacterial communities in colon cancer surgery patients: an observational study
Characteristic | Frequency (%) or median (IQR) |
|---|---|
Perioperative antimicrobial prophylaxis | |
Cefuroxime + metronidazole | 22 (81.5) |
Ertapenem | 4 (14.8) |
Meropenem* | 1 (3.7) |
Laparoscopically-assisted surgery | |
Yes | 21 (77.8) |
No | 3 (11.1) |
Conversion to laparotomy | 3 (11.1) |
Duration of procedure (minutes) | 190 (163–243) |
Restoration of bowel continuity | 22 (81.5) |
Intraoperative complication | 1 (3.7) |
Surgical site infection | |
Superficial | 1 (3.7) |
Organ/space | 1 (3.7) |