Table 3.
Comparison of patients
| Electrocautery | Electrocautery and stapler | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of patients whose FEV1% < 70 % |
8 |
10 |
0.495 |
| Duration of surgery (min) |
282 ± 71 |
290 ± 64 |
0.695 |
| Duration of chest tube drainage (days) |
3.2 ± 3.0 |
3.1 ± 4.0 |
0.957 |
| Duration of hospital stay after surgery (days) |
11.0 ± 4.6 |
10.0 ± 4.7 |
0.450 |
| Number of patients with prolonged air leak more than 7 days |
3 |
1 |
0.025 |
| Number of patients with pneumothorax after chest tube removal |
1 |
3 |
0.240 |
| Intraoperative bleeding (ml) | 203 ± 214 | 151 ± 116 | 0.305 |