Table 3.
Complications by treatment group
| LH (n = 11) | AH (n = 6) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood loss >1,000 cm3 | 0 | 1 (17%) | 0.35 |
| Fever (unknown origin) | 0 | 1 (17%) | 0.35 |
| Urinary tract infection | 1 (9%) | 1 (17%) | 1.0 |
| Cervical stump problems | 0 | 1 (17%) | 0.35 |
| Urinary symptoms | 1 (9%) a | 1 (17%) b | 1.0 |
| Temporary low saturation | 0 | 1 (17%) | 0.35 |
| Atrial flutter | 0 | 1 (17%) | 0.35 |
| Back pain | 1 (9%) | 0 | 1.0 |
| Radiation colitis | 1 (33%) c | 1 (33%) c | 1.0 |
| Total complications | 4 | 8 | n.a. |
| No of patients with complications | 3 (27%) | 5 (83%) | 0.05 |
AH abdominal hysterectomy, LH laparoscopic hysterectomy, n.a. not applicable
Data shown as absolute numbers (percentage). p = p value for difference between groups using Fisher's exact test
aDeterioration stress urinary incontinence
bTVT increased residual urine with self-catheterization
cNote that three women in each group received radiotherapy