Table 1. Characteristics of the patients included in the study.
| Variable | Mean |
|---|---|
| Age | 67.8 (9.9) |
| Female gender, n [%] | 121 [53] |
| Right side of operation, n [%] | 141 [62] |
| Upper site of lobectomy, n [%] | 153 [67] |
| CAD, n [%] | 30 [13] |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 26.7 (4.8) |
| FEV1% | 87.3 (22.5) |
| DLCO (%) | 71.3 (17.9) |
| PS | 0.6 (0.7) |
| CCI | 1.3 (1.5) |
Results are expressed as means and standard deviations unless otherwise specified. CAD, coronary artery disease; BMI, body mass index; FEV1%, forced expiratory volume in one second; DLCO, carbon monoxide lung diffusion capacity; PS, performance score; CCI, Charlson Comorbidity Index.