Table 2 The differences of perioperative factors by operative approach
From: Operative invasiveness does not affect the prognosis of patients with non-small cell lung cancer
Variables | VATS | Thoracotomy | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Wound length | 7 (3–18) | 20 (8–25) | < 0.01 |
Operation time | 203 (67–674) | 320 (154–672) | < 0.01 |
Postoperative CRP | 12.2 (0.66–36.28) | 20.58 (6.4–33.72) | < 0.01 |