Table 1.
Surgical characteristics. Data were shown as number (percentage) if not otherwise defined.
| 2019 (No. = 122) | 2020 (No. = 128) | 2021 (No. = 127) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, median (range) | 66 (42–90) | 69 (38–84) | 68 (33–86) | 0.90 |
| Surgical approach | ||||
| Thoracotomy | 59 (48.36%) | 52 (40.63%) | 33 (25.98%) | 0.78 |
| Robotic-Assisted Thoracic Surgery | 59 (48.36%) | 53 (41.41%) | 76 (59.84%) | |
| Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery | 4 (3.28%) | 23 (17.97%) | 18 (14.17%) | |
| Type of Lobectomy | ||||
| Right Upper Lobectomy | 35 (28.69%) | 49 (38.28%) | 39 (30.71%) | 0.99 |
| Right Middle Lobectomy | 7 (5.74%) | 6 (4.69%) | 13 (10.24%) | |
| Right Lower lobectomy | 24 (19.67%) | 23 (17.97%) | 28 (22.05%) | |
| Left Upper Lobectomy | 32 (26.23%) | 33 (25.78%) | 37 (29.13%) | |
| Left Lower Lobectomy | 24 (19.67%) | 17 (13.28%) | 10 (7.87%) | |