Table 4.

Complications

Surgical complications
Major 7.1% (N = 6)		Minor 8.3% (N = 7)
Early 4.8% (N = 4)	Late 2.4% (N = 2)	Early1.2% (N = 1)	Late 7.1% (N = 6)
• Infarction of the upper splenic pole 2.4% (N = 2)	• Incisional hernia 2.4% (N = 2)	• Small wound infection 1.2% (N = 1)	• Persistent nausea or vomiting 4.8% (N = 4)
• GI leak with peritonitis 1.2% (N = 1)			• Stenosis of the stomach 1.2% (N = 1)
• Wound abscess 1.2% (N = 1)			• Electrolyte imbalance 1.2% (N = 1)
Medical complications
Major 3.6% (N = 3)		Minor 15.5% (N = 13)
Early 3.6% (N = 3)	Late 0%	Early 4.8% (N = 4)	Late 10.7% (N = 9)
• Depression 2.4% (N = 2)		• Atelectasis 1.2% (N = 1)	• Hair loss 4.8% (N = 4)
• Breathing disturbances 1.2% (N = 1)		• Vomiting 1.2% (N = 1)	• Anemia 4.8% (N = 4)
		• Electrolyte imbalance 1.2% (N = 1)	• Metabolic deficiency (protein, vitamins) 1.2% (N = 1)
		• Urinary tract infection1.2% (N = 1)