Table 10.
Complications of Surgery and Distribution in the Laparoscopic and Open Groups
Complication | Lap (%) | Open (%) | Comparative P Value |
---|---|---|---|
Seroma | 10 (6.4) | 7 (2.5) | .04 |
Wound infection | 2 (1.3) | 11 (3.9) | .12 |
Mesh infection/ Abscess | 2 (1.3) | 4 (1.4) | .90 |
Hematoma | 0 (0.0) | 2 (0.7) | .29 |
Bowel obstruction | 4 (2.6) | 2 (0.7) | .11 |
Bowel perforation | 1 (0.6) | 0 (0.0) | .18 |
Severe pain | 1(0.6) | 2 (0.7) | .93 |
Death | 1 (0.6) | 0 (0.0) | .18 |
Urine retention | 2 (1.3) | 1 (0.4) | .26 |
Respiratory insufficiency | 1 (0.6) | 2 (0.7) | .93 |
Total | 56 | 280 | 436 |