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Type of postoperative events among patients (N = 710)
| Eventa | Laparoscopic (n = 433) | Hysteroscopic (n = 277) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nausea/vomiting | 6 (1.4) | 3 (1.1) | 1.0 |
| Doctor evaluation in PACU | 20 (4.6) | 10 (3.6) | 0.6 |
| Pain requiring add’l meds | 37 (8.6) | 9 (3.3) | 0.005 |
| Emergency department visit within 2 weeks | 21 (4.9) | 3 (1.1) | 0.005 |
Number (%). PACU post-anesthesia care unit aPatients with more than one complication are counted in each applicable complication
