Table 3 Modified Clavien classification system for reporting complications of TURP
From: Vapoenucleation of the prostate using a high-power thulium laser: a one-year follow-up study
Criteria | ThuVEP (N = 29) | TURP (N = 30) |
|---|---|---|
Grade 1 | ||
Hematuria clot retention requiring bladder irrigation/clot evacuation/catheter traction | 0 | 1 (3.3%) |
Catheter block because of retained TUR chip | 0 | 0 |
Failed trial without catheter with acute urinary retention requiring bedside recatheterization | 2 (6.9%) | 0 |
Transient increase in the serum creatinine level | 0 | 0 |
Lower urinary tract infection requiring antibiotics | 0 | 0 |
Grade 2 | ||
Hemorrhage/hematuria requiring transfusion | 4 (13.8%) | 8 (26.7%) |
Urinary tract infection with bacteremia requiring antibiotics | 0 | 0 |
Supraventricular tachycardia requiring antiarrhythmia drugs | 0 | 0 |
Pulmonary embolism requiring anticoagulants | 0 | 0 |
Grade 3 | ||
Extraperitoneal fluid collection caused by subtrigonal catheter requiring endoscopic catheter repositioning and surgical drainage | 0 | 0 |
Grade 4 | ||
Acute myocardial infarction requiring admission to the ICU | 0 | 0 |
TUR syndrome requiring admission to the ICU | 0 | 0 |
Grade 5 | ||
Death | 0 | 0 |
Total | 6 | 9 |