Table 4. The postoperative results in matched groups.
| Variable | Surgical approaches | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triportal VATS (n=23) | Uniportal VATS (n=23) | ||
| Re-operation | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Complications | 1 (4.3%) | 1 (4.3%) | 1.000 |
| PNX recurrence | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Post-operative stay (days) | 6.61±1.67 | 4.78±1.31 | <<0.001 |
| Preoperative stay (days) | 3.09±3.14 | 2.27±2.29 | 0.524 |
| Chest tube duration (days) | 6.32±0.94 | 4.39±1.41 | <<0.001 |
| Pain in 1 postoperative day (VAS scale) | 6.44±2.45 | 3.45±1.41 | <<0.001 |
| Pain after chest drain removal | 16 (69.6%) | 1 (4.3%) | <<0.001 |
| Level of pain after chest tube removal (VAS scale) | 2.74±2.25 | 0.11±0.47 | <<0.001 |
| Postoperative pain duration (days) | 14.82±37.41 | 2.50±1.20 | <<0.001 |
| Painkillers intake (days) | 7.53±3.96 | 0.75±1.06 | 0.001 |
| Cosmetic results (1–3 scale) | 2.00±0.77 | 2.91±0.28 | <<0.001 |
| Paresthesia 7 days after OP* | 0.52±0.66 | 0 | <<0.001 |
| Neuralgia 7 days after OP* | 0.43±0.59 | 0 | <<0.001 |
*, level: 0 (null), 1 (medium), 2 (severe). PNX, pneumothorax; VAS, Visual Analogue Score of pain; OP, operation.