Table 2.

Case descriptions of surgical adverse events

Non preventable surgical adverse events

Pneumonia after thoracotomy, resulting in artificial ventilation and antibiotics

Adverse drug (propofol and sufentanil) reaction (bronchospasm and exanthem), resulting in extra treatment with medication

Incisional hernia after laparotomy resulting in readmission and reoperation

Infection tissue expander head, resulting in a readmission, operative removal and a reconstructive procedure

Wound leakage and sepsis after colorectal anastomosis, resulting in a reoperation, ICU admission (artificial ventilation), prolonged hospital stay and repeated outpatient clinical visits

Preventable surgical adverse events

Surgery taking place at the wrong site during kidney transplantectomy, resulting in an extra incision of the skin

Urosepsis after operation on femur fracture caused by non-indicated CAD

Technical inadequate hip prosthesis, resulting in two repositions and reoperation

Inadequate nasal intubation by tonsillectomy, resulting in tear off concha, bleeding and reoperation

Spinal anaesthesia in non-treated hypertension, resulting in hypotension, coma and contributed to death.