POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS

This study is testing a highly purified, natural collagen mesh as an alternative to permanent synthetic mesh for repairing hernias in high-risk patients. It aims to see if this natural scaffold is safe and helps with healing in situations where infection risk is high or synthetic…

This study is testing a new, personalized way to run the breathing machine (ventilator) during back surgery. The goal is to see if this method, which adjusts in real-time based on how well the patient's lungs are working, is better than the standard method at protecting the lungs…

This study compares two different stitching methods used to close the top of the vagina after a hysterectomy performed for gynecologic cancers. It aims to see which method leads to fewer complications like infections, bleeding, or the wound reopening in the three months after sur…

This study is testing whether adding a protein solution called albumin to standard IV fluids during a major cancer surgery leads to fewer complications. The surgery involves removing tumors from the abdomen and bathing the area with heated chemotherapy. Researchers want to see if…

This study is testing a specific surgical stapler to see how safe and effective it is for reconnecting the bowel after surgery on the left side of the colon or rectum. It will follow 137 patients to measure how often a dangerous complication called an 'anastomotic leak' happens a…

This study compares two places where patients wake up after robotic surgery: the operating room versus the recovery area. Researchers want to see if waking patients in the recovery area saves operating room time without causing more complications or worse recovery. They are enrol…

This study is testing whether nurses using ultrasound machines while being guided remotely by experts can accurately detect fluid buildup in the abdomen after liver surgery. Researchers will compare the remote-guided ultrasound results with standard ultrasound exams performed by …

This study aims to create a prediction tool to identify which patients are at high risk for heart injury after major liver or bile duct surgery. Researchers will collect data from 1,800 patients to build a model that considers a patient's health, surgical details, and blood test …

This study is testing a new camera-based method (iPPG) against the current standard dye method (ICG) to see which is better at checking blood flow in tissue during surgery for stomach or colorectal cancer. The goal is to help surgeons make better decisions during the operation to…

This study is testing whether a daily nutrient shake helps older adults recover their physical strength and thinking skills after major surgery. Half of the 100 participants will receive the shake for one month after leaving the hospital, while the other half will receive standar…

This study is testing whether simple, game-like breathing exercises can help children feel less anxious before surgery and reduce confusion when they wake up. It involves 80 children aged 3 to 7 who are having planned surgery. One group will practice fun breathing games like blow…

This study is testing whether a smartphone app can help people stick to their recovery exercises after lung cancer surgery. About 736 patients will use the app to report symptoms like pain and fatigue. Half will get feedback from their care team through the app, while the other h…

This study is testing if a mouthwash made with tea tree oil works as well as a standard chlorhexidine mouthwash to help people heal after having a wisdom tooth pulled. Researchers will compare how well each mouthwash reduces pain, facial swelling, and jaw stiffness over 7 days in…

This study aims to find which of three breathing therapies works best to help patients' lungs recover after heart surgery. Researchers will compare three different devices that help expand the lungs to prevent complications like lung collapse. The goal is to see which method impr…

This study is comparing two ways to help patients recover after surgery for a common type of lung cancer. It will test if using a special breathing exercise app on a smartphone, in addition to standard in-person therapy, works better than the in-person therapy alone. The goal is …

This study is testing if providing gentle breathing support while removing the breathing tube after abdominal surgery helps patients maintain better oxygen levels. It will compare the standard method to two new techniques that use slight air pressure. The goal is to reduce episod…

This study is testing if a new, more structured support plan before prostate cancer surgery helps men recover bladder control faster. The plan includes a one-on-one education session with a nurse and a direct referral to a physiotherapist. Researchers will compare this approach t…

This study is testing whether having a parent involved in a child's care before and after surgery can help prevent a scary state of post-anesthesia confusion called emergence delirium. Researchers will compare standard anesthesia care to a special family-centered approach for 444…

This study aims to see if screening adult patients for sleep apnea risk before they have dental procedures under general anesthesia can help predict who might have breathing problems after surgery. Researchers will use two standard checklists to assess risk in 240 patients and th…

This study aims to understand why infections are common after surgery to remove esophageal cancer and how they affect recovery. Researchers will look back at the medical records of 350 patients who had this surgery in France between 2017 and 2024. By identifying risk factors for …

This study aims to find out if simple blood tests taken right after surgery can predict which older patients will develop sudden confusion, known as delirium. Researchers will observe 1,170 patients aged 65+ having major surgery, checking their blood for specific markers and asse…

This study aims to understand why older adults often experience confusion and other complications after surgery. Researchers will follow 1,200 patients aged 65 and over, collecting health information and samples before and after their operations. The goal is to identify risk fact…

This study aims to see if a special, non-invasive heart ultrasound scan given before surgery can predict which patients will develop dangerous irregular heartbeats (like atrial fibrillation) after heart surgery. Researchers will scan 138 patients before their operation and then m…

This study aims to see if certain markers of inflammation in the blood can help predict which patients are at higher risk of complications or death after major surgery. Researchers will observe 42 adults admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) after an operation, using only dat…

This study looks back at 10 years of patient records to find out why some people develop low calcium levels after thyroid surgery, a common complication. By analyzing data from 600 patients, researchers aim to identify which factors—like patient health, surgical details, or lab r…

This study aims to understand if a blood test that measures recent alcohol use can help predict how patients recover after major surgery. Researchers will check this alcohol marker in adults who regularly drink and are having planned surgery with a hospital stay of at least three…

This study aims to find out if showering with surgical drains in place increases the risk of infections or other complications. It will enroll about 100 people who have had breast reduction or tummy tuck surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to either shower with their …