Table 2 Operation comparison between two groups
From: Sublobectomy is a safe alternative for localized cavitary pulmonary tuberculosis
Variable | Lobectomy (n = 129) | Sublobectomy (n = 74) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Operation time, min | 134.9 ± 57.7 | 107.9 ± 46.4 | < 0.001* |
Intraoperative blood loss, ml | 137.6 ± 234.2 | 62.0 ± 51.5 | 0.007* |
Conversions to thoracotomy, N | 3 | 3 | 0.48 |
Length of stay | 7.1 ± 14.6 | 4.3 ± 2.2 | 0.037* |