Table III.
Complications during follow-up period
| Characteristic | Gastric bypass | Sleeve gastrectomy | Value of p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early < 30 days | |||
| Death | 0 | 0 | |
| Leak | 0 (0%) | 1 (2.7%) | NS |
| Bleeding | 0 (0%) | 2 (5.5%) | NS |
| Venous thrombosis | 0 (0%) | 1 (2.7%) | NS |
| Wound healing problems: | |||
| Infection | 2 (5.5%) | 1 (2.7%) | NS |
| Fluid collection | 4 (10.1%) | 2 (5.5%) | NS |
| Late > 30 days | |||
| Death | 0 | 0 | |
| Incisional hernia | 1 (2.7%) | 0 (0%) | NS |
| Cholelithiasis | 1 (2.7%) | 5 (13.8%) | NS |
| Nutritional deficiencies | |||
| Serum iron | 9 (25%) | 12 (33.3%) | NS |
| Vitamin B12 | 11 (30.6%) | 5 (13.8%) | NS |
NS – not significant (p > 0.05)