Table I.
Number of complications depending on the type of surgery (elective vs. emergency)
| Complications | Elective surgery | Emergency surgery | Value of p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recurrence | 11 | 2 | NS |
| Chronic pain | 17 | 1 | NS |
| Intensity of chronic pain (0–10 VAS) | p = 0.073 (NS) | ||
| Suppuration | 2 | 0 | NS |
| Wound inflammation | 10 | 2 | NS |
| Seroma | 24 | 1 | NS |
| Hematoma | 38 | 3 | NS |
| Scrotum/pudendal lip edema | 50 | 12 | 0.020 |
| Micturation disorders | 42 | 5 | NS |
| Testicle hydrocoele | 10 | 1 | NS |
| Testicle atrophy | 3 | 0 | NS |
| Spermatic cord cyst | 1 | 0 | NS |
| Wound healing disorders | 20 | 2 | NS |
| Sexual dysfunction | 14 | 1 | NS |
| Death | 1 | 0 | NS |
NS – non significant (p > 0.05)