Table 2 Postoperative morbidity by approach
From: The impact of operative approach on outcome of surgery for gastro-oesophageal tumours
Ivor Lewis n = 29 | Transhiatal n = 31 | Left Thoraco-laparotomy n = 42 | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chest Infection | 12 (41%) | 7 (23%) | 13 (31%) | 0.292 |
Cardiac Event | 3 (10%) | 2 (6%) | 6 (14%) | 0.564 |
Anastomotic Leak | 1 (3%) | 5 (16%) | 4 (10%) | 0.255 |