Table 3.
Thirty-day Mortality and Complications
| Complications | Laparoscopic (n = 391) | Open (n = 3725) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Death | 8 (2.0) | 137 (3.7) | .096 |
| Wound infection | 5 (1.3) | 64 (1.7) | .520 |
| Wound dehiscence | 3 (0.8) | 53 (1.4) | .287 |
| Pneumonia | 13 (3.3) | 258 (6.9) | .006 |
| Reintubation | 10 (2.6) | 190 (5.1) | .026 |
| PE | 3 (0.8) | 41 (1.1) | .542 |
| Renal failure | 0 (0) | 11 (0.3) | .282 |
| Renal insufficiency | 4 (1.0) | 23 (0.6) | .345 |
| UTI | 8 (2.0) | 156 (4.2) | .039 |
| Cardiac arrest | 3 (0.8) | 43 (1.2) | .489 |
| MI | 2 (0.5) | 44 (1.2) | .231 |
| Transfusion | 6 (1.5) | 85 (2.3) | .339 |
| DVT | 5 (1.3) | 56 (1.5) | .727 |
| Sepsis | 13 (3.3) | 256 (6.9) | .007 |
| Septic shock | 7 (1.8) | 166 (4.5) | .012 |
| Return to OR | 24 (6.1) | 273 (7.3) | .387 |
Data are expressed as the number of patients experiencing each complication (% of total group). Bold indicates a statistically significant difference between study groups. DVT, deep venous thrombosis; MI, myocardial infarction; OR, operating room; PE, pulmonary embolism; UTI, urinary tract infection.