Table 4. Comparison of perioperative results in the groups with standard (S) and extended (E) indications for VATS major pulmonary resection.
| Group S (n=45) | Group E (n=47) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average operation time (minutes) | 152 | 189 | 0.093 |
| Number of mediastinal LN (mean) | 10.2 | 13.1 | 0.068 |
| Blood loss (mean, mL) | 159 | 151 | 0.89 |
| Chest tube duration (mean, days) | 3.9 | 5.2 | 0.08 |
| Amount of drained fluid per day (mean, mL) | 203.5 | 180.5 | 0.638 |
| Total amount of postop. opioids (number of dose) | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.398 |
| Morbidity (number of patients) | 5 (16.7%) | 7 (21.9%) | 0.443 |
| Length of stay (mean, days) | 7.1 | 7.9 | 0.353 |
VATS, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery.