Table 3 RLN injuries and complications of patients (N = 205)
Variables | 3D group (n = 93) | 2D group (n = 112) | Statistical value | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RLN injuries (%) | None | 88(94.62) | 101(90.18) | Z = 1.188 | 0.235 |
Mild | 4(4.30) | 8(7.14) | |||
Moderate | 1(1.08) | 3(2.68) | |||
Total | 5(5.38) | 11(9.82) | 1.395 | 0.238 | |
Pulmonary infection (%) | 4(4.30) | 8(7.14) | 0.318 | 0.573 | |
Arrhythmia (%) | 3(3.23) | 6(5.36) | 0.159 | 0.69 | |
Gastroesophageal anastomotic fistula (%) | 3(3.23) | 4(3.57) | 0.018 | 0.892 | |