Table 2 Comparison of the effectiveness and safety between the two groups
Variables | GLT group (n = 228) | CPLT group (n = 227) | χ2 value | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Surgeons’ experience | 0.656 | 0.418 | ||
> 10 and ≤ 20 years | 146 (64.0%) | 137 (60.4%) | ||
> 20 years | 82 (36.0%) | 90 (39.6%) | ||
Complications | 114.251 | < 0.001 | ||
Pneumothorax | 0 | 19 (8.4%) | ||
Haemothorax | 0 | 3 (1.3%) | ||
Intrapulmonary hemorrhage | 0 | 13 (5.7%) | ||
Haemothorax and pneumothorax | 0 | 3 (1.3%) | ||
Haemothorax and intrapulmonary hemorrhage | 0 | 2 (0.9%) | ||
Discomfort or pain at the punctured point | - | 41 (14.6%) | - | - |
Dislodgement or dislocation | - | 14 (6.2%) | - | - |
The success rate of localization | 227 (99.6%) | 214 (94.3%) | 10.667 | 0.001 |
The rate of sufficient resection margin | 227 (99.6%) | 198 (87.2%) | 28.110 | < 0.001 |