POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS

This study tested a special collagen mesh (Surgicoll-Mesh®) for hernia repair in 30 patients who were at high risk for complications, such as those with diabetes, obesity, or infections. The goal was to see if this biologic material is safe and helps wounds heal better than stand…

This study tested whether giving each patient a personalized blood flow target during major abdominal surgery could lower the risk of serious complications like kidney injury, heart damage, infections, and death. Over 1,100 high-risk adults (aged 45+) took part. The approach used…

This study looked at whether lowering the use of anticholinergic drugs—common in older adults and linked to confusion and frailty—before, during, and after heart surgery could help patients recover better. Researchers studied 120 adults having elective coronary artery bypass surg…

This study tested a personalized lung ventilation method in 136 elderly patients (ages 60-80) undergoing upper abdominal laparoscopic surgery. The goal was to see if tailoring the ventilator's positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) could reduce postoperative lung complications. …

This study looked at whether taking ibuprofen for eight days after hip or knee replacement is safe. About 2904 adults took part. Researchers tracked serious problems like heart attack, stroke, bleeding, or kidney failure for 90 days after surgery.

This study tested whether using a combination of pain medicines (magnesium, ketamine, lidocaine, and dexmedetomidine) along with some opioids helps patients recover better after major surgery compared to using opioids alone. 240 adults having planned major surgery took part. The …

This study tested a Post-Dental Extraction Care Kit (PDEC-kit) to see if it helps patients better understand and follow care instructions after a tooth extraction, and if it reduces anxiety. 208 adults having routine tooth extractions took part. One group got standard verbal inst…

This study looked at 102 children recovering from congenital heart disease surgery to see if the angle of lying face-down (prone) affects heart and lung function. Children were placed at 10°, 30°, or 45° head elevation for at least 12 hours daily. Researchers measured oxygen leve…

This study looked at whether Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), a therapy that involves tapping on specific body points, can reduce death anxiety in people who have had cancer surgery. 120 adults who had oncological surgery and were over 18 took part. The goal was to see if EFT h…

This study tested whether an interactive video program could improve quality of life and recovery for people with bowel obstruction after abdominal surgery. About 462 adults took part. The video group received five short educational modules on disease knowledge, rehabilitation, a…

This study tested whether abdominal acupuncture can help the digestive system recover more quickly after gynecologic laparoscopic surgery. Researchers measured how soon patients passed gas and had a bowel movement after surgery. The study included 80 women aged 18 to 65 who had a…

This study tested two types of nerve blocks (SAP and PECS) to see if they reduce pain and help patients recover faster after coronary artery bypass surgery. 243 adults undergoing open heart surgery were randomly assigned to receive one of the nerve blocks or standard pain medicin…

This study tested whether using cold saline (0-4°C) instead of room-temperature saline during wisdom tooth removal reduces pain, swelling, and jaw stiffness afterward. Fourteen healthy adults with two impacted wisdom teeth each had one tooth removed with cold saline and the other…

This study looked at whether the ARISCAT risk score can predict lung complications (like pneumonia or collapsed lung) after major abdominal cancer surgery. Researchers followed 410 adults who had surgery under general anesthesia. The goal was to see if this simple scoring system …

This study examines why livers with fatty deposits from donors are more likely to be injured after a transplant. Researchers will analyze tissue samples and medical records from 300 past liver transplant cases to find specific cell types and genes that may cause this vulnerabilit…

This study looked at how doctors prescribe sugammadex, a drug that reverses muscle relaxants after surgery, in everyday hospital practice. Over 6,400 adults having planned surgeries were observed for 24 hours after receiving the drug. The goal was to see how often it was given ag…

This study looked at whether a simple frailty test (Edmonton Frailty Index) can predict complications after colorectal cancer surgery in people aged 65 and older. Researchers followed 200 patients for 30 days after surgery to track problems like infections, heart issues, and leng…

This study watched 240 high-risk surgery patients to see if problems in the recovery room (PACU) could predict complications in the hospital ward up to 72 hours later. Researchers tracked vital signs and medical events to find links between early and later deterioration. The goal…

This study looked at whether using a continuous monitoring system (GE Portrait) with nurse alerts can reduce dangerous changes in vital signs like low oxygen, abnormal breathing, and heart rate issues in adults recovering from major noncardiac surgery. Over 200 participants were …

This study looked at whether checking patients by phone before surgery leads to more cancellations than checking them in person. Researchers reviewed records of 1,176 adults scheduled for non-cardiac surgery at two hospitals. The goal was to see if phone assessments are a safe an…

This study reviewed 148 patients who had thigh bone or hip replacement-related fracture surgery using metal wires (cerclage) to hold bone pieces together. Researchers found that using more wires was linked to a higher risk of deep infection and persistent wound drainage. The find…

This study looked back at 901 infants who had surgery for aortic coarctation (a narrowed heart artery) before age one. Researchers wanted to find out how many later developed high blood pressure or re-narrowing of the artery. The goal was to better understand these long-term risk…

This study looked at 330 older adults (65+) who had cancer surgery to see if low albumin levels before surgery led to more complications. Researchers compared patients with low albumin to those with normal levels, tracking complications, hospital stay length, and ICU needs. The g…

This study tested whether a breathing test can help doctors predict which patients need more fluids after heart surgery. 90 adults on ventilators were included. The goal was to avoid giving too much fluid, which can cause complications.

This study looked at 32 adults who had heart surgery to see if a liver ultrasound could help find right-sided heart problems. Right heart issues are common after surgery and can lead to kidney or liver failure. The researchers measured blood flow in the liver and compared it to s…

This study looked at 8,751 older adults (65+) to see how their health and daily function before surgery affected their risk of heart problems or stroke within 30 days after. Researchers used medical records and follow-up calls to track complications. The goal was to find which pr…

This study looked at 44,000 adults who had general anesthesia for non-heart surgery. Doctors used a breathing mask (supraglottic airway) but sometimes it fails and they need to switch to a different tube. The ERICA study used artificial intelligence to see if patient information …

This study tested whether removing a breathing tube with extra air pressure (positive pressure) helps prevent low oxygen levels after abdominal surgery. 264 adults having planned abdominal surgery took part. The goal was to see if this technique reduces oxygen drops compared to t…

This study looked at 100 patients aged 80 and older who had major abdominal surgery to find out what factors best predict death within 30 days. Researchers focused on frailty (a measure of physical weakness) and physiological reserve (body's ability to handle stress) using simple…

This study looked at whether doing special breathing exercises before abdominal surgery can reduce problems after the operation. 134 adults took part. The goal was to see if training the breathing muscles before surgery leads to fewer and less severe complications. The results co…

This study looked back at medical records of 239 patients aged 65 and older who had major abdominal surgery. The goal was to find out what factors make lung complications like pneumonia more likely after surgery. By identifying these risks, doctors can better prepare and care for…

This study looked at whether women who have a C-section should rest or can safely exercise to feel better. 200 women were split into two groups: one followed standard rest instructions for 6 weeks, and the other did a 10-week exercise program focusing on core and breathing exerci…

This study reviewed health records of over 400,000 adults who had heart surgery to see if giving a sedative called dexmedetomidine around the time of surgery was linked to better outcomes within 30 days. The main focus was on whether it reduced confusion (delirium) after surgery.…

This study looked at whether checking blood pressure continuously during surgery (instead of every few minutes) helps prevent heart or kidney problems after the operation. Over 1,200 adults having non-cardiac surgery took part. The goal was to see if catching low or high blood pr…

This study tested whether using EEG brain-wave monitoring during general anesthesia helps doctors give just the right amount of medicine. The goal was to see if this approach reduces drug use, shortens time to wake up after surgery, and lowers the risk of short-term thinking prob…

This study looked back at medical records of 2,392 children who had non-heart surgery to see if having a mild cold before the operation increased risks after the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal was to help doctors decide the safest time to schedule surgery for children with cold symp…

This study looked at 130 elderly surgery patients to see if a lung ultrasound score could predict whether they would need breathing support again after their breathing tube was removed. The goal was to find a better way to decide when it's safe to remove the tube. The study only …

This study tested a simple risk model (ExCARE) to predict whether patients might die within 30 days after non-cardiac surgery. Researchers looked at 3,000 adults in a Brazilian hospital, using only age, health status, surgery urgency, and how major the surgery was. No treatments …

This study tested whether giving 50% or 100% oxygen during breathing tube removal after general anesthesia leads to fewer drops in oxygen levels. 119 adults having various surgeries took part. The goal was to find the safest oxygen amount to prevent complications like low oxygen …

This study looked at whether using low-volume breathing (low tidal volume ventilation) during heart-lung bypass surgery can help prevent kidney injury. Researchers measured kidney blood flow in 60 adults having planned heart surgery. The goal was to see if this breathing method i…

This study tested whether a special monitor called the Hypotension Prediction Index (HPI) can help prevent low blood pressure in the recovery room after surgery. 210 adults having planned surgery took part. The HPI monitor predicts drops in blood pressure, and doctors used it to …