Patient characteristics
| Characteristic | Mean ± SD*; study group | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERAS n = 98 | Control n = 98 | ||
| Age, yr | 65.2 ± 9.3 | 66.2 ± 9.4 | 0.43 |
| Male sex, no. (%) of patients | 36 (36.7) | 29 (29.6) | 0.29 |
| Charlson Comorbidity Index score, median (IQR) | 2 (2–3) | 3 (2–3) | 0.17 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 26.9 ± 5.9 | 27.5 ± 5.6 | 0.56 |
| Type of surgery, no. of patients | 0.16 | ||
| Right upper lobectomy | 39 | 39 | |
| Right middle lobectomy | 10 | 3 | |
| Right lower lobectomy | 10 | 15 | |
| Left upper lobectomy | 22 | 28 | |
| Left lower lobectomy | 17 | 12 | |
| FEV1, % | 92.9 ± 18.6 | 86.8 ± 22 | 0.04 |
| DLCO, % | 84.4 ± 23.3 | 83.1 ± 20.9 | 0.68 |
| Length of operation, h | 1.5 ± 0.4 | 1.5 ± 0.4 | 0.14 |
BMI = body mass index; DLCO = diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide; ERAS = enhanced recovery after surgery; FEV1= forced expiratory volume in the first second; IQR = interquartile range; SD = standard deviation.
↵* Unless indicated otherwise.