Table 4 Comparison of primary outcomes between the two groups [n (%)]
From: Effects of preoperative surgeon warm-up in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery lobectomy
Variables | Warm-up group (n = 159) | Warm-up effect group (n = 159) | χ2/t | p-values |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operation time (min) | 154.5 ± 54.9 | 147.2 ± 54.4 | 1.18 | 0.239 |
Postoperative complications | 14(8.8) | 22(13.8) | 2.005 | 0.157 |
Pulmonary infection | 3 (1.89) | 1 (0.63) | — | 0.623* |
Pulmonary atelectasis | 0 (0.00) | 1 (0.63) | — | 0.999* |
Long-term pulmonary air leak | 10 (6.29) | 17 (10.69) | 1.98 | 0.159 |
Poor incision healing | 1 (0.63) | 0 (0.00) | — | 0.999* |
Chylothorax | 0 (0.00) | 1 (0.63) | — | 0.999* |
Pleural effusion | 0 (0.00) | 2 (1.26) | — | 0.498* |