Table 2 Comparison of operative and postoperative data between both groups
LPL resection (n = 103) | No LPL resection (n = 97) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Approach (n (%)) | 0.001 | ||
MIE | 19 (18) | 38 (39) | |
RAMIE | 84 (82) | 59 (61) | |
Operating time (min)(SD) | |||
Total operating time | 377.4 (54.8) | 394.6 (74.5) | 0.075 |
Thoracic part | 205 (35.2) | 203 (53.4) | 0.677 |
Uncomplicated procedures (n (%)) | 68 (66) | 49 (51) | 0.026 |
Complicated procedures (n (%)) | 35 (34) | 48 (49) | |
Clavien-Dindo Classification | (n = 35) | (n = 48) | |
Minor Complication (Clavien-Dindo 1–2) | 20 (57) | 16 (33) | 0.031 |
Major Complication (Clavien-Dindo 3–5) | 15 (43) | 32 (67) | |
Pulmonary complications (n (%)) | 23 (22) | 28 (29) | 0.289 |
Anastomotic leakage (n (%)) | 9 (9) | 14 (14) | 0.207 |
Intensive care unit (ICU) stay (days) (median – range) | 1 (0–115) | 2 (0–84) | 0.677 |
Readmission ICU (n (%)) | 9 (9) | 16 (17) | 0.097 |
Hospital stay (days) (median – range) | 11 (7–115) | 12 (7–91) | 0.005 |
Readmission in 30 days after discharge (n (%)) | 14 (14) | 15 (16) | 0.757 |