Table 2. Postoperative complications according to Clavien-Dindo-Classification throughout the observation period subdivided by groups according to type of surgery.
| Complications | TUR-B (N=29) | TUR-P (N=36) | HoLEP (N=25) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade I | ||||
| Bleeding* without indication for surgical revision | 2 | 3 | 0.81 | |
| Diarrhoea | 2 | 3 | 1 | |
| Constipation | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| Moderate edema of the genitals | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| Genital discomfort | 13 | 10 | 15 | |
| Bladder spasm | 1 | |||
| Grade IIIa | ||||
| Clot retention with need for catheter based evacuation | 1 | 3 | 0.08 | |
| Grade IIIb | ||||
| Surgical revision due to bleeding | 1 | |||
| Surgical revision due clot retention | 1 |
*Bleeding was defined as only blood visible in the irrigation outflow. TUR-B, transurethral bladder resection; TUR-P, transurethral prostate resection; HoLEP, Holmium Laser Resection of the Prostate.