Table 3 Outcome, length of stay, and total costs by type of complication
Outcome | N | Length of stay in days | Total costs (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|
|  |  | Median (range) | Mean + _ SE |
No complication | 344 | 9 (3–34) | 12410 ± 384 |
Any complication | 186 | 16 *(4–205) | 25680 ± 2289* |
Wound disruption | 23 | 23* (7–50) | 29230 ± 3022* |
Suture/Staple line dehiscence | 21 | 30* (6–205) | 47306 ±17194* |
Superficial site infection | 30 | 15,5* (4–43) | 21406 ± 2497* |
Deep wound infection | 28 | 22.5* (6–8) | 27145 ± 3118* |
Reoperation | 55 | 28* (6–205) | 38050 ± 2427* |
Surgery-related deaths | 6 | 19* (5–52) | 25102 ± 5985* |