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.