Complication Number (%) Notes
Sore throat 99 (66%) Maximum duration 3 days, all were discharged as planned able to eat and drink.
Tongue symptoms 10 (6.7%)
Numbness/ paraesthesia 7 (4.7%) All resolved by end of second postoperative week. One patient reported similar experiences with both previous SL procedures.
Pain 3 (2%) Mild in all cases with resolution by third postoperative day
Dysgeusia (metallic/bitter) 0
Weakness 0
Oral abrasion/bruise/haematoma 4 (2.7%) Resolution in all cases by end of second postoperative week
Tongue 0
Gum 0
Lip 2 (1.3%) 1 crack in dry lip, 1 haematoma from LMA insertion
Palate 0
Pharynx 2 (1.3%) 1 abrasion, 1 haematoma from LMA insertion
Dental problems 2 (1.3%)
Dental pain 1 (0.7%) Multiple loose tender teeth preoperatively
Loose/chipped tooth - own 0
Loose/chipped tooth - cap/crown/implant 0
TMJ pain 1 (0.7%) Pre-existing TMJ pain - exacerbated by procedure, settled to pre-procedure levels by end of second postoperative week.