OPEN (n = 228) | VATS (n = 52) | |
---|---|---|
Arrhythmia* | 10 (4.4) | 1 (1.9) |
Pleural effusion | 6 (2.6) | 1 (1.9) |
Transfusion | 6 (2.6) | - |
Prolonged air leak | 5 (2.2) | 1 (1.9) |
Pneumothorax | 4 (1.8) | - |
Temporary vocal cord paralysis | 3 (1.3) | 1 (1.9) |
Wound infection | 3 (1.3) | - |
Hydrothorax | 2 (0.9) | 3 (5.8) |
Empyema | 2 (0.9) | - |
Post-obstructive pneumonia | 2 (0.9) | - |