Table 2.
The results of surgery in both groups
| Variable | Three-port group (n=19) | Single-port group (n=33) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean no. of wedge resection | 1.58±0.61 | 1.64±0.78 | 0.784 |
| Mean operation time (min) | 41.58±9.14 | 41.21±9.10 | 0.889 |
| Mean amounts of chest tube drainage for first 24 hours after surgery (mL) | 147.89±63.30 | 119.09±9.10 | 0.137 |
| Mean length of drainage (day) | 3.79±1.44 | 2.82±0.92 | 0.004 |
| Mean hospital stay (day) | 4.47±1.35 | 3.64±1.03 | 0.015 |
| Mean visual analog scale score | |||
| At 24 hours later | 5.00±1.83 | 4.06±1.20 | 0.029 |
| At discharge | 3.21±1.48 | 1.76±0.94 | 0.001 |
| Variances | −2.05±1.31 | −2.30±1.47 | 0.541 |
| Postoperative paresthesias | 9 | 3 | 0.004 |
| Mean wound size (cm) | - | 2.10±0.28 |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation or number.