Outcomes of lung cancer surgery in HIV-positive smokers: Initial findings

RESULTS: No significant differences in preoperative comorbidities were identified between the two groups. Median length of stay was 12 days for both groups. (p 0.42) There were no differences in sepsis (p 0.47), pneumonia (p 0.19), prolonged intubation (p 0.27), anastomotic leak (p 0.56), reintubation (p 1.0), and readmission (p 0.37) between the two groups. The open group had a decreased incidence of atrial arrhythmia requiring treatment (p 0.04). Overall 30 day mortality was 2% and was similar in both groups. (p 1.0).