Table 5 Comparison of VATS and thoracotomy groups in terms of parameter related with chemotherapy tolerance
VATS (n = 42) | Thoracotomy (n = 102) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Cycles completed, (Mean ± SD) | 3.4 ± 0.9 | 3.6 ± 0.7 | 0.16 |
Percentage of planned regimen received | 83.9 ± 22.6 | 88.7 ± 17.8 | 0.18 |
Toxicity grade ≥ 3 | 8 (19.0%) | 30 (29.4%) | 0.22 |