Table 4 Complications following nephrectomy
Variable | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
Mortality | 0 |
Immediate Complications | |
Excessive bleeding | 2 (2.4) |
Bowel injury | 0 |
Vascular injury | 0 |
Solid visceral organ injury | 0 |
Anaesthetic | 0 |
Other complications | |
Breach of pleural space | 3 (3.6) |
Breach peritoneum | 1 (1.2) |
Post-operative complications Early | |
Bleeding | 2 (2.4) |
Ileus | 27 (32.1) |
Wound infection | 5 (6.0) |
UTI | 2 (2.4) |
Pneumonia | 2 (2.4) |
Atelectasis | 18 (21.4) |
DVT | 0 |
Post-operative complications Late | |
Persistent pain | 57 (67.9) |
Hernia | 0 |
Paraesthesia/numbness | 13 (15.5) |