Table 2 Perioperative outcome between the two matched groups
Variables | Group B N (%) N = 41 | Group S N (%) N = 41 | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Operation time (min) | 163.5 ± 54.9 | 171.1 ± 60.8 | 0.464 |
Blood loss(mL) | 100(50-1100) | 100(30–450) | 0.502 |
Blood transfusion(No/Yes) | 39/2 | 41/0 | 0.152 |
Mortality | 1(2.4%) | 1(2.4%) | 1.000 |
Postoperative complication | 13(31.7%) | 5(12.1%) | 0.032 |
Bronchopleural fistula(BPF) | 1(2.4%) | 1(2.4%) | |
Pulmonary embolism | 1(2.4%) | 0(0.0%) | |
Pulmonary infection | 4(9.8%) | 1(2.4%) | |
Air leak | 5(12.2%) | 1(2.4%) | |
Chylothorax | 1(2.4%) | 1(2.4%) | |
Hemothorax | 1(2.4%) | 1(2.4%) | |
Indwelling tube stay(day) | 12.5 ± 2.9 | 9.1 ± 2.7 | 0.063 |
Intervention for Surgical Residual Cavity | 9(21.9%) | 3(7.3%) | 0.037 |
Post right lung volume(L) | 1.19 ± 0.26 | 1.56 ± 0.22 | 0.026 |
Pre/post lung volume ratio | 1.405 ± 0.258 | 1.201 ± 0.140 | 0.001 |