Variable

MS group

RAMT group

P value

Postoperative duration of ventilation (hrs)

2.88 ± 1.07

2.90 ± 1.22

0.96

Mediastinal Drainage (ml)

284.03 ± 158.91

214.52 ± 91.79

0.04

Pain Score

4.13 ± 0.49

3.42 ± 0.72

<0.01

ICU stay (days)

1.97 ± 0.75

2.06 ± 0.51

0.55

Hospital Stay (days)

3.74 ± 1.15

3.84 ± 1.12

0.74

Length of Scar (cm)

12.32 ± 1.04

5.06 ± 0.33

<0.01