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Operative data as per the 3 cohorts in the study
| Open n = 61 | Thoracoscopic n = 23 | Thoracoscopic converted to open n = 11 | Significance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median anaesthetic time (minutes, range) | 172.5 (90–510) | 245 (165–420) | 210 (145–350) | P < 0.05 |
| Post-operative paralysis, ventilation and neck flexion (%) | 44 (72%) | 15 (65%) | 9 (81%) | NS |
| Median time to extubation (days, range) | 6.5 (1–28) | 4 (1–8) | 6 (1–15) | NS |
