Perioperative results expressed as median (25–75% interquartile range) or n (%)
| LobarLVRS(N = 27) | Lobectomy(N = 91) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVRS, lung volume reduction surgery. | |||
| Hospital mortality | 1 (3.7%) | 2 (2.2%) | NS |
| Hospital stay (days) | 8 (5.5–13) | 7 (6–11) | NS |
| Duration of drainage (days) | 5 (3.5–10) | 5 (4–7) | NS |
| Stage Ia:Ib | 4:23 | 21:70 | NS |