Table 2.

The Clavien–Dindo classification of surgical complications

Summary of Clavien–Dindo classification of surgical complications
Grade I: Any deviation from normal post-operative care without the need for treatment or interventions
Grade II: Requiring pharmacological treatment or blood transfusion
Grade III: Requiring surgical, endoscopic or radiological interventionGrade III: Requiring surgical, endoscopic or radiological intervention
Grade IV: Life-threatening complication requiring IC/ICU management
Grade V: Death of a patient