Table 4. Comparison of cost categories.
| Cost categories* | 3D VATS | 2D VATS | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating room | 3,416.95 | 3,248.94 | 0.237 |
| Ward | 2,230.96 | 2,453.27 | 0.855 |
| Intensive care unit | 909.09 | 799.96 | 0.701 |
| Staplers | 2,005.48 | 2,059.58 | 0.711 |
| Surgical supplies | 1,572.54 | 1,500.91 | 0.357 |
| Laboratory | 297.99 | 256.05 | 0.183 |
| Pharmacy | 480.00 | 447.29 | 0.611 |
| Imaging | 526.63 | 563.32 | 0.497 |
| Other | 47.09 | 58.90 | 0.541 |
| Total cost | 11,486.73 | 11,388.21 | 0.913 |
*, All costs shown in United States dollar (USD), $.