Table 2.
Short-term and long-term complications by treatment group
| Complications | LSH (192) | LH (198) | Z value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short term | 7 (3%) | 24 (12%) | 3.15 |
| Blood loss <1 L | 3(2) | 6 (3) | NS |
| Blood loss >1 L | 1(0.5) | 3 (1.5) | NS |
| Urinary tract infection | 2(1) | 1 (0.5) | NS |
| Fever | 1(0.5) | 2 (1) | NS |
| Anaesthesia-relatedb | – | 3 (1.5) | NS |
| Vault haematoma | – | 9 (4.5) | 2.66 |
| Long term | 27 (15) | 6 (3) | 3.97 |
| Cervical stump problem | 12 (6) | – | 3.30 |
| Excision of the cervix | 4 (2) | – | 1.54 |
| Dyspareunia | 4 (2) | – | 1.54 |
| Ureter lesion | – | 1 (0.5) | NS |
| Tubal prolapse | – | 1 (0.5) | NS |
| Abdominal wall proba | 2(1) | 1(0.5) | NS |
| Urinary incontinence | 2(1) | 2(1) | NS |
| Pelvic pain | 3(2) | 1(0.5) | 1.52 |
| Conversion | 9 (5) | 3 (1.5) | NS |
| Technical problem | 5 | 1 | NS |
Data presented as absolute numbers and percentage; NS = No statistically significant difference between the groups; p value = p value for difference between groups using t test in case of normal distributed variables and Mann–Whitney test in case of non-normal distributed variables
LSH laparoscopic subtotal hysterectomy, LH laparoscopic hysterectomy
aTwo abdominal wall haematoma and a hernia cicatricialis: needing surgery
bOne atrialfibrillation, one anti-cholinerg syndrome, one decompensatio cordis