Table 2 Surgical results of the patients
Characteristics | Anterior of the pulmonary hilum route group (n = 20) | Posterior mediastinal route group (n = 20) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Operation time (min) | 452.0 ± 66.6 | 429.2 ± 56.0 | 0.23 |
Blood loss (ml) | 212.5 ± 60.1 | 203.8 ± 53.5 | 0.61 |
Morbidity | Â | Â | Â |
 Respiratory complications | 2 | 2 | 1.0 |
 Anastomotic leakage | 2 | 3 | 1.0 |
 Hoarseness | 4 | 5 | 1.0 |
Mortality | 0 | 0 | Â |
Postoperative hospital stay (days) | 15.3 ± 6.1 | 15.4 ± 6.2 | 1.0 |
The distance of the gastric conduit accompanying the airway (mm) | 66.9 ± 13.1 | 143.5 ± 16.6 | < 0.01 |