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Results of surgery
| THE | TTE | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of patients | 175 | 35 |
| Duration of surgery (min) | 180–250 | 240–300 |
| Mean ICU stay (days) | 2 | 4 |
| Mean post-operative stay (days) | 10 | 18 |
| Mean blood transfusion (units) | 1.2 | 2.5 |
| Respiratory complications | 45 (25.7 %) | 20 (57.1 %) |
| Mortality | 5 | 0 |
