Comparisons of short-term outcomes between upper lobectomy and middle lobectomy or lower lobectomy via VATS for lung cancer (n = 167).
| Characteristics | LUL + RUL (n = 90) | LLL + RML + RLL (n = 77) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operative time (h) | 3.25 (1.50) | 3.00 (1.20) | 0.040 |
| No. of LND | 16 (18) | 17 (22) | 0.677 |
| Chest tube duration (d) | 4 (3) | 4 (2) | 0.019 |
| Postoperative LOS (d) | 10 (2) | 8 (3) | 0.018 |
| Hospital LOS (d) | 16 (6) | 14 (4) | 0.060 |
| Morbidity (%) | 2 (2.2) | 3 (3.9) | 0.663 |
| Mortality (%) | 0 (0) | 1 (1.3) | 0.325 |
VATS, video assisted thoracic surgery; OT, open thoracotomy; LUL, left upper lobe; LLL, left lower lobe; RUL, right upper lobe; RML, right middle lobe; RLL, right lower lobe; LND, lymph node dissection; LOS, length of stay.