RESULTS	Compared with the conventional group , FTS shortened the duration of flatus ( 79.03 20.26 h vs 60.97 24.40 h , P = 0.000 ) and duration of defecation ( 93.03 27.95 h vs 68.00 25.42 h , P = 0.000 ) , accelerated the decrease in white blood cell count [ P < 0.05 on postoperative day ( POD ) 3 and 4 ] , alleviated pain in patients after surgery ( P < 0.05 on POD 1 , 2 and 3 ) , reduced complications ( P < 0.05 ) , shortened the duration of postoperative stay ( 7.10 2.13 d vs 5.68 1.22 d , P = 0.000 ) , reduced the cost of hospitalization ( 43783.25 8102.36 RMB vs 39597.62 7529.98 RMB , P = 0.005 ) , and promoted recovery of patients .\