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Table 3 Reoperations during hospital stay and complications resulting in readmission.

From: Outcomes of vaginal hysterectomy for uterovaginal prolapse: a population-based, retrospective, cross-sectional study of patient perceptions of results including sexual activity, urinary symptoms, and provided care

Reoperations during hospital stay

n

Treatment

Retroperitoneal or intra-abdominal bleeding

5

Reoperation

Bleeding from suture

2

Resuture

Vaginal vault abscess

1

Drainage and antibiotic

Urinary retention, due to combined TVT

1

Cutting TVT band

Complications resulting in readmission

  

Thrombosis

1

Low molecular heparin

Ileuses

1

Laparotomy, resection of small bowel

Vaginal vault abscess

8

Drainage and antibiotic or antibiotic only

Urinary retention, UTI

2

Catheter and revisit, antibiotics

Arthritis in knee joint, Allergic reaction

2

Consultant internal medicine