Post-operative complications after transvaginal urethral diverticulectomy and their management
| Complications (Clavien–Dindo classification) |
n (%) | Complication-free period (mo) | Treatment (number of patients) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 (10.20) | <1 | Macroplastique injection (5) - Cured (1) - Improved (3) - Failed (1) |
|
| Recurrence (Grade IIIb) |
7 (14.29) | 14.14±17.21 (mean) | 1. Urethral diverticulectomy (6) - Cured (5) - 2nd recurrence (1): 3rd urethral diverticulectomy performed 2. Refused treatment (1) |
| Mild urethral stricture (Grade IIIa) |
2 (4.08) | <1 | Urethral dilatation using a Hegar dilator (2) - Improved (2) |
| Surgical site infection (Grade I) |
2 (4.08) | <1 | Intravenous antibiotics (2) - Cured (2) |
| Surgical site bleeding (Grade I) |
1 (2.04) | <1 | Conservative care (1) - Cured (1) |
Total number of patients who underwent transvaginal urethral diverticulectomy: 49.