POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATION

This study looked at whether the drug avatrombopag can safely and effectively raise platelet counts in people who develop dangerously low platelets after a liver transplant. Researchers compared 67 patients who received the drug with 67 similar patients who got standard care. The…

This study tested whether using a device called the Pleth Variability Index (PVI) to guide a blood-saving technique (acute normovolemic hemodilution) during heart surgery leads to better fluid balance and fewer complications. Eighty patients undergoing cardiac surgery were enroll…

This study looks at 248 lung cancer patients having surgery to see if the length of time they quit smoking before the operation affects their risk of complications like pneumonia or heart issues. Researchers compare recent quitters and long-term nonsmokers to find the best timing…

This study looks at people who develop a leak after colorectal cancer surgery. Researchers will track which patients need emergency surgery, die within 90 days, or end up with a permanent stoma. The goal is to find factors that predict these outcomes and help guide future care.

This study observes 280 adults recovering from elective surgery to understand why some experience nausea and vomiting afterward. Researchers will track patient factors like age and smoking history, anesthesia details, and surgery type to identify key risk factors. The goal is to …

This study looked at 200 adults having day surgery with general anesthesia. One group received their pain medication prescription before surgery, the other after. Researchers tracked how many people had moderate-to-severe pain at home within 24 hours. The goal was to see if givin…