Table 4. Tozzi classification of diaphragmatic surgery based on disease findings, liver mobilization and procedure with size of specimen and morbidity rate.
| Characteristics | Type I (n=28) | Type II (n=105) | Type III (n=37) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disease findings | Anterior | Anterior/posterior | Anterior/posterior/abutting the hepatic veins | - |
| Liver mobilization | None | Partial without dorsal ligament | Full including dorsal ligament | - |
| Procedure | Peritonectomy | Peritonectomy/resection | Resection | - |
| Maximum size of the specimen in cm | 11 (5–18) | 19 (12–29) | 23 (15–36) | 0.05 (I vs. II) |
| 0.03 (I vs. III) | ||||
| 0.52 (II vs. III) | ||||
| Morbidity | - | 9 (9.5) | 11 (29.7) | 0.02 (II vs. III) |
Data are presented as number (range) or number (rate).