Table 7 Complication rates in patients aged 70 and older
Complication | Open N = 22 | VATS N = 30 | P value (adjusted) |
|---|---|---|---|
None | 14 (64%) | 21 (70%) | 0.77 |
Pulmonary | 7 (32%) | 3 (10%) | 0.08 |
Cardiac-arrhythmia | 2 (9%) | 5 (17%) | 0.69 |
Hemorrhage | 0 (0%) | 1 (3%) | 1.00 |
Other | 0 (0%) | 1 (3%) | 1.00 |