Table 6.
Postoperative Complications - An Evaluation of Changes in Perioperative Outcomes.
| Complication | May 1990 - Aug 1992 | Sept 1992 - Feb 1997 |
|---|---|---|
| Myocardial ischemia/CHF | 1 (0.2%) | 7 (0.7%) |
| Umbilical Hernia | - | 4 (0.4%) |
| Pancreatitis | - | 3 (0.3%) |
| Postcholecystectomy diarrhea | - | 2 (0.2%) |
| DVT/pulmonary embolus | 2 (0.3%) | 2 (0.2%) |
| Pneumonia | 2 (0.3%) | 2 (0.2%) |
| Subhepatic abscess | 1 (0.2%) | 2 (0.2%) |
| Retained common bile duct stones | - | 2 (0.2%) |
| Small bowel obstruction | 1 (0.2%) | 2 (0.2%) |
| Cystic duct stump leak | 2 (0.3%) | 1 (0.1%) |
| Total | 9 (1.5%) | 28 (2.7%) |