Learning Curve for D2 Lymphadenectomy in Gastric Cancer
Table 2
Description of postoperative complications (according to Clavien). 89 patients with lymphadenectomy D1 and 44 with D2. Pancreatic fistula described by the ISGPF classification [14].
CLAVIEN
D1
D2
Grade I: no action
Evisceration
5
1
Postoperative bleeding
1
Pancreatic fistula grade A
1
Grade II requires medication
Intra-abdominal abscess
9
2
Central venous catheter-related infection
4
Anastomotic leakage
4
Urinary tract infection
3
Pneumonia
3
1
Surgical wound infection
2
2
Pancreatic fistula grade B
1
Pancreatitis
1
Grade IIIa requires intervention without general anesthesia
Surgical wound infection
6
1
Intra-abdominal abscess
6
Anastomotic leakage
2
Grade IIIb requires intervention with general anesthesia
