Using a linear regression analysis with fixed effects, we found that CRP level (p < 0.001), transfused RBC units (p < 0.001) and moderate anaemia (p = 0.04) were predictors for prolonged LOS but not gender, BMI, ID, iron supplementation, preoperative Hb increase, mild or severe anaemia (Supplemental Fig. 9). The gene discussed is CRP; the disease is anemia.