ALB and neoplasm: There were also no significant differences in the size of tumor (P = .798), T and N stage (P = .154 and P = .667, respectively), differentiation of tumor (P = .096), albumin, and hemoglobin level decrease on the day of surgery (P = .181 and P = .053, respectively), mean time to first liquid diet (P = .259), and complications requiring reoperation (P = .905) between the 2 groups.