From: Single-incision thoracoscopic surgery for primary spontaneous pneumothorax
 | SITS Group (n = 10 | VATS Group (n = 20) | P-value |
---|---|---|---|
Surgical indications | Â | Â | Â |
   Ipsilateral recurrence | 7 (70%) | 16 (80%) |  |
   Persistent air leaks | 2 (20%) | 1 (5%) |  |
   Contralateral recurrence | 1 (10%) | 3 (15%) | 0.425 |
   Hemopneumothorax | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |  |
   Other | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |  |
Presence of bleb | Â | Â | Â |
   Yes | 9 (90%) | 19 (95%) | 0.605 |
   No | 1 (10%) | 1 (5%) |  |
Operation time (min) | 80.50 ± 20.74 | 85.50 ± 21.87 | 0.553 |
Length of stay (days) | 7.80 ± 2.74 | 7.90 ± 2.22 | 0.915 |
Post operation hospital stay (days) | 4.40 ± 0.96 | 4.85 ± 1.46 | 0.387 |
Blood loss (mL) | minimal | minimal | Â |
Post operative drainage (days) | 3.00 ± 0.94 | 3.55 ± 1.50 | 0.301 |