n = 36

Male (n = 27)

Female (n = 9)

Procedures

1) Lobectomy

7 (25.9%)

2 (22.2%)

2) Wedge excision

10 (37%)

3 (33.3%)

3) Decortication

16 (59.2%)

6 (25.9%)

4) Excision of cyst

2 (7.4%)

Wound infection

2 (7.4%)

1 (11%)

Air leak (up to 3 days)

5 (18.5%)

1 (11%)

Hospital stay (days) (range & mean)

5 - 12 (7)

7 - 10 (7.5)