Parameters Glycine group (n=50) Glucose group (n=50) Hemoglobin (gm/dl) 10.2±1.5 10.5±1.45 Sodium (mmol/l) 129.7 134.5 Potassium (mmol/l) 3.95 3.55 Random blood sugar (mg/dl) 117.5 185.5* Fluid absorption (ml) 560 520 Student t test was used. *Significant change (p<0.05%)

Table 3: Chemical, hematological and fluid absorption mean values in the studied groups in the immediate postoperative period.