Complication rates
Five studies including 2435 women commented specifically on complication rates (2,4,21,25,26) ( Appendix S3). However, there was considerable variation in the reporting of complications. Blood transfusion or iron infusion, hemoperitoneum of more than a litre, admission to ICU, significant operative procedure, prolonged hospitalisation and repeat procedure were reported as complications. The most common complication reported in the five studies included was the use of blood products.