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Demographic and tumor characteristics
| MIE | OE | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of patients | 59 | 50 | |
| Gender (male/female) | 44/15 | 37/13 | NS |
| Mean age (year) | 61.5 | 60.2 | NS |
| Comorbidity (n/%) | 16/37.25 | 24/48% | NS |
| T stage (T1–2/T3) | 45/14 | 20/30 | <0.05 |
MIE, minimally invasive esophagectomy; OE, open surgery.
