Table 3

Post-operative complications according to Franco-Italian glossary by organ system and grade

ComplicationsG1 (%)G2 (%)G3 (%)
Gastrointestinal3 (16.7)*0 (0.0)0 (0.0)
Urinary4 (22.2)†3 (16.7)‡1 (5.6)§
Genital0 (0.0)0 (0.0)1 (5.6)¶
Vascular2 (11.1)**0 (0.0)1 (5.6)††
Peripheral nerves5 (27.8)‡‡0 (0.0)0 (0.0)
Total14 (77.8)3 (16.7)3 (16.7)
  • *three paralytic ileus.

  • †four acute urinary tract infections.

  • ‡three hydronephrosis with normal renal function.

  • §one permanent urinary retention.

  • ¶one vaginal dehiscence requiring re-operation.

  • **two asymptomatic lymphocele.

  • ††one post-operative hemoperitoneum requiring re-operation.

  • ‡‡five numbness of the lower limbs without functional impairment.