Table 2.
Results of multiple regression analysis for variables contributing to percent predicted post FVC
| Variables | Regression coefficient | Standardized regression coefficient | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operative procedure | −0.11 | −0.311 | 0.0073 |
| Location (upper lobe/lower lobe) | 0.049 | 0.151 | 0.196 |
| Pathological stage | −0.052 | −0.159 | 0.225 |
| Maximum diameter of tumor shadow | 0.001 | 0.135 | 0.280 |
| Gender | 0.034 | 0.106 | 0.345 |
| Nodal dissection | −0.058 | −0.106 | 0.354 |
| Duration of operation | −0.00016 | −0.090 | 0.491 |
| Age | 0.001 | 0.049 | 0.677 |
| Laterality (right/left) | −0.008 | −0.024 | 0.824 |
| Bleeding amount | 0.000011 | 0.008 | 0.952 |