Postoperative outcomes following open thoracotomy versus VATS.
| Thoracotomy (n = 215) | VATS (n = 215) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PPC (%) | 40 (18.6) | 16 (7.4) | <0.001 |
| Median Hospital LOS (IQR) | 6 (4) | 4 (3) | <0.001 |
| Median HDU LOS (IQR) | 2 (2) | 1 (1) | 0.002 |
| ITU admission (%) | 9 (4.2) | 6 (2.8) | 0.599 |
| Hospital mortality (%) | 5 (2.3) | 3 (1.4) | 0.724 |
VATS, video-assisted thorascopic surgery; PPC, postoperative pulmonary complication; LOS, length of stay; HDU, high dependency unit; ITU, intensive therapy unit.