Table 2:
Comparison of surgical-related variables between 2 groups
| Characteristics | Group 1 (n = 42) | Group 2 (n = 135) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgical procedure, n (%) | 0.12 | ||
| VATS | 33 (78.6) | 119 (88.1) | |
| Trans-sternal | 9 (21.4) | 16 (11.9) | |
| Operation time (min), mean ± SD | 189.29 ± 54.79 | 182.07 ± 46.08 | 0.398 |
| Blood loss (ml), mean ± SD | 45.74 ± 64.29 | 33.16 ± 58.51 | 0.237 |
| Pathology, n (%) | <0.001* | ||
| Thymoma | 31 (73.8) | 50 (37.0) | |
| Non-thymoma | 11 (26.2) | 85 (63.0) | |
| Postoperative ventilation time (h), median (IQR) | 59.5 (34.75–116.75) | 10 (3–16) | <0.001* |
| Duration of ICU stay (h), median (IQR) | 118.5 (78.75–181.75) | 32 (19–44) | <0.001* |
*
P < 0.05.
ICU: intensive care unit; IQR: interquartile range; SD: standard deviation; VATS: video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery.