Table 2.
Complications of open NSS and RN [23].
| NSS (%), (n = 268) | RN (%), (n = 273) | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate of severe haemorrhage | 3.1 | 1.2 |
| Pleural damage | 11.5 | 9.3 |
| Spleen damage | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Postoperative CT abnormalities | 5.8 | 2.0 |
| Urinary fistula development | 4.4 | — |
| Reoperation for complications | 4.4 | 2.4 |
Perioperative blood loss was slightly higher after RN (p > .05).
NSS: Nephron sparing surgery, RN: Radical nephrectomy, CT: Computed tomography.