Table 3.
- Early and Late complications after sRARP according to Clavien group (n = 45)
| Early complications (< 90 days) | Number (%) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Grade I | 4 (8.9%) | (i) 1x AKI (self-limiting) |
| (ii) 3 asymptomatic leaks on initial cystogram requiring prolonged catheterisation | ||
| Grade 2 | 3 (6.7%) | (i) 1x UTI 2 weeks post-op requiring oral antibiotics; |
| (ii) 1x readmission for anastomotic leak and fever requiring IV antibiotics and observation (no intervention) | ||
| (ii) 1x transfusion for retroperitoneal bleeding (did not require surgical/ radiologic intervention) | ||
|
Grade 3a Grade 3b |
1 (2.2%) | 3b: Laparotomy, evacuation of clot and re-fashinoing of vesico-urethral anastomosis for haematoma causing anastomotic leak/ disruption |
| Grade 4 | 0 | – |
| Grade 5 (Death) | 0 | – |
| Total | 8/45 (17.8%) | – |
| Late complications (90 days – 12 months)* | 5/33 (15.2%) | (i) 3x bladder neck contractures requiring 1 or more cystoscopy + optical dilation |
| (ii) 1x Hemolock clip protruding into anastomosis causing LUTS | ||
| (iii) 1x Small bowel obstruction (resolved with conservative management) due to adhesions in the same man who underwent laparotomy < 90 days. |
*Note to Table: All 45 men completed 90-day peri-operative outcome follow-up; 12 men have not yet reached 12-months follow-up and therefore the sample size is n = 33