Table 2.
Postoperative outcomes.
| Paramether | OPEN (n = 75) | VATS (n = 644) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operative time (min, SD) | 92.7 ± 6.8 | 112.2 ± 7.4 | <0.0001 |
| Re-expansion of the lung (n, percentage) | 75 (100%) | 643 (99.8%) | n.s. |
| Redo surgery (bleeding) | 5.3% (4/75) | 1.86% (12/644) | 0.05 |
| Postoperative mortality | 5.3% (4/75) | 0.77% (5/644) | 0.008 |
| Morbidity | 21.3% (16/75) | 13.9% (90/644) | 0.08 |
| Postoperative air leak (days) | 4.3 ± 3,8 | 3.1 ± 2.6 | <0.0001 |
| Postoperative lenght of stay (days) | 10 ± 6.5 | 8 ± 2.4 | <0.0001 |
| Postoperative pain (median, range) | |||
| 1 and 6 days after surgery | 6 (4–9) | 4 (3–6) | <0.0001 |
| 6 months | 2 (0–4) | 2 (0–3) | 0.08 |
| Time to return to work (days, SD) | 33.2 ± 8.6 | 23.4 ± 4.8 | <0.0001 |