Table 4.
Morbidity and Mortality
| Series | Minor Complications | Major Complications | Mortality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbou[25] | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pasticier[26] | 1 (20%) 1 superficial bowel injury |
0 | 0 |
| Rassweiler[27] | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bentas[28] | 8 (20%) 2 venous bleeding 4 anastomotic leak 2 UTI |
5 (12.5%) 2 PE 1 DVT 1 obturator nerve injury |
0 |
| Gettman[24] | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaouk[29] | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ahlering[30] | 3 (7%) 2 anastomotic leaks 1 port site bleeding |
3 (7%) 1 DVT 1 anastomotic disruption 1 leg neuromuscular injury |
0 |
| Ahlering[31] | 2 (3%) 1 anastomotic leak 1 ileus |
2 (3%) 1 PE 1 delayed anastomotic bleed |
0 |
| Tewari and Menon[32] | 3 (1.5%) 3 ileus |
4 (2%) 2 wound dehiscence/hernia 1 DVT 1 post-op bleeding |
0 |
| Samadi[35] | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Weighted Means | 4.55% | 3.75% | 0 |
UTI = urinary tract infection; PE = pulmonary embolism; DVT = deep vein thrombosis