Table 3.
Morbidity in OE versus MIE
| Variable | All (n = 26) | OE (n = 12) | MIE (n = 14) | OR (95%CI) | P-valuea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C/D I & II | 2 (7.7) | 1 (8.3) | 1 (7.1) | 0.385 (0.300–4.867) | 0.722 |
| C/D IIIa,b & IVa,b | 10 (38.5) | 4 (33.3) | 6 (35.7) | 1.714 (0.339–8.676) | – |
| C/D V | 1 (3.8) | 1 (8.3) | 0 | – | – |
| Anastomotic leakage | 5 (19.2) | 2 (16.6) | 3 (21.4) | 1.364 (0.188–9.912) | 0.759 |
| Gastric conduit necrosis | 1 (3.8) | 0 | 1 (7.1) | – | 0.345 |
| Reoperation | 8 (30.8) | 4 (33.3) | 4 (28.6) | 0.800 (0.151–4.245) | 0.793 |
| Pulmonary complication | 6 (23.1) | 3 (25) | 3 (21.4) | 0.818 (0.132–5.084) | 0.271 |
Values in parentheses are percentages, except OR column
C/D Clavien/Dindo grade, OE open esophagectomy, MIE minimal invasive esophagectomy
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