| Intracavity group(n = 78) | Extracavity group(n = 69) | Statistic | p value | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Time of VATS | 103.4 ± 21.0 | 112.2 ± 17.3 | t = 2.761 | 0.007* | |
The rate of conversion to thoracotomy | 0(0%) | 4(5.8%) | χ2 = 4.648 | 0.046** | |
One-time resection rate of nodules | 100% | 100% | – | – | |
Excised lung tissue volume (cm 3) | 127.05 ± 58.24 | 141.26 ± 53.11 | t = 1.538 | 0.126 |