Table 1.
Reduction of major/minor complications through specific interventional techniques, Liss et al. [49].
| Complications | Clavien | Old rate | Resolution | New rate | Adjusted P value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corneal abrasion | 1 | 4/200 | Foam-based safety goggles | 1/800 | 0.030 |
| (2.0%) | (0.1%) | ||||
| Fossa strictures | 3 a | 10/165 | Avoidance ≥ 20 F catheters | 1/835 | 0.031 |
| (6.1%) | (0.1%) | ||||
| Bladder neck contractions (BNC) | 3 a/3 b | 6/592 | Addition of “Rocco” Stitch to Van Velthoven single knot anastomosis | 1/408 | 0.052 |
| (1.0%) | (0.2%) | ||||
| Camera site hernias | 3 b | 40/735 | Transverse Incision | 1/265 | <0.001 |
| (5.4%) | (0.4%) | ||||
| Pulmonary embolus | 4 a | 5/190 | Thigh-high pneumatic compression early and persistent ambulation | 0/810 | 0.863 |
| (2.6%) | (0%) |
*Adjusted for age, BMI, and surgeon learning curve.