Table 1: Laboratory test results taken preoperatively, at readmission, and at discharge, as well as intraoperative measures, and post-operative parameters for the 2 patients.

Patient 1 Patient 2
Laboratory Results Pre-op At readmission At discharge Pre-op At readmission At discharge
WBC 6.57 11.8 8.7 8 12.7 7.7
% Neutrophils 53 82.4 55 60 80 51
Hemoglobin (g/dl) 13.6 12.5 13.1 12 12.5 12.5
Total protein 7.8 5.7 5.8 7.2 6.9 6.7
Albumin 4.3 2.9 2.9 3.8 3.6 3.5
CRP 3.6 237 113 2 222 13.1
Intra-operative measures
Operation duration (min.) 220 203
Length of common limb (cm) 50 50
Major bleeding No No
Post-operative parameters
Resumption of oral intake POD 2 POD 2
DVT prophylaxis duration 1 month 1 month
Discharge POD 4 POD 6
Number of daily stools 4-6 4