Table 2. Operative details and outcomes of the iVATS vs. sVATS cohort.
| Operative parameters | iVATS (N=32) | sVATS (N=8) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pneumothorax after hookwire insertion | 15 (47%) | 6 (75%) | 0.154 |
| Require needle decompression or chest drain | 0 | 0 | |
| Duration of ‘at-risk’ period (minutes) | 41.1±15.0 | 109.5±57.1 | 0.011 |
| Dislodged hookwire | 0 | 2 (25%) | 0.036 |
| Right-side procedure | 19 (59%) | 4 (50%) | 0.702 |
| Upper lobe procedure | 8 (25%) | 4 (50%) | 0.211 |
| Single-port VATS | 12 (38%) | 2 (25%) | 0.689 |
| Extent of resection | |||
| Wedge resection only | 30 (94%) | 8 (100%) | 1.000 |
| Proceed to completion lobectomy | 2 (6%) | 0 | 1.000 |
| OT duration (minutes) | 109.3±51.7 | 106.9±42.3 | 0.901 |
| Mortality | 0 | 0 | |
| Major morbidity | 1 (3%) | 0 | 1.000 |
| Persistent air leak | 1 (3%) | 0 | 0.564 |
| Chest drain duration (days) | 2.7±1.7 | 2.5±1.5 | 0.817 |
| Length of stay (days) | 3.5±2.0 | 2.9±1.4 | 0.450 |