Study of Complications during Laparoscopic Surgery and Identify Associated Risk Factors

Objective: To analyze the frequency of complications during laparoscopic surgery and identify associated risk factors Methods: A descriptive observational study was performed between January 2024 and December 2024 and included all laparoscopies performed at our center. Variables were recorded for patient characteristics, indication for surgery, length of hospital stay (in days), major and minor complications, and conversions to laparotomy. Results: Of all 188 laparoscopies included, most were procedures of moderate difficulty (adnexal surgery) (54.2%). The overall frequency of major complications was 1.93%, and that of minor complications was 4.29%. The level of technical difficulty and existence of prior abdominal surgery were associated with a higher risk of major complications and conversions to laparotomy. Conclusion: Laparoscopic surgery is associated with a low frequency of complications but is a procedure that is not without risk. Greater technical difficulty, inexperienced surgeon and prior surgery were factors associated with a higher frequency of complications