Table 2.
Short-term complications
| Clavien Grade4 (complication) | No. Pts |
|---|---|
| II: | |
| Urinary tract infection | 14 |
| Prolonged ileus/partial small bowel obstruction | 15 |
| Anastomotic bleeding requiring transfusion | 1 |
| Ventriculoperitoneal shunt infection | 1 |
| Atrial fibrillation | 1 |
| Central venous line infection | 2 |
| Wound infection | 9 |
| Pancreatitis | 2 |
| Hematuria requiring transfusion | 2 |
| Deep venous thrombosis | 2 |
| IIIa: | |
| Acute urinary retention | 3 |
| Pneumothorax | 1 |
| Pelvic abscess | 1 |
| Decubitus ulceration | 1 |
| Stent malfunction | 7 |
| Iliac artery thrombosis | 2 |
| Fascial dehiscence | 2 |
| IIIb (pneumonia) | 2 |
| IVa: | |
| Respiratory failure, prolonged ventilation | 2 |
| Myocardial infarction | 1 |
| Acute renal failure | 5 |
| Total* | 76 |
*
Many patients had multiple complications.