Table 5 Comparative Efficacy of Progel™ PALS in MIS and Open Studies
From: Prospective evaluation of biodegradable polymeric sealant for intraoperative air leaks
Current Study | Progel™ PALS Open Study [17] | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Endpoint | MIS Treatment Group | Treatment Group | Control |
Air leaks sealed in the OR | 80% | 77% | 16% |
Air leaks sealed immediately following surgery | 60.7% | 54% | 33% |
Air leaks sealed through 1 month post-operative | 49.1% | 35% | 14% |
Median duration of post-op air leakage | 1.0 day | 2 days | 2 days |
Median chest tube duration | 2.0 days | 5 days | 5 days |
Median length of stay | 3.0 days | 6 days | 7 days |