POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS

This study tests a surgical technique to prevent arm swelling (lymphedema) in women at high risk after breast cancer surgery. The procedure uses a small flap of tissue from the side of the chest to help restore normal fluid drainage in the armpit. One hundred women will be follow…

This study tests whether using a high-flow nasal cannula (a device that delivers warm, moist oxygen at high speeds) for 24 hours right after major abdominal surgery can prevent early lung complications like pneumonia or collapsed lungs. About 580 adults having long abdominal surg…

This study tests whether placing vancomycin powder inside the surgical wound during brain shunt placement can prevent infections in children with hydrocephalus. About 164 children will be randomly assigned to receive the powder or standard care. The goal is to see if this simple,…

This study looks at whether leaving out the chest tube after keyhole lung surgery helps patients recover faster and feel less pain. About 300 adults having surgery for lung nodules will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: standard chest tube, one suction, or two suctions…

This study will collect information from 520 adults aged 65 and older before they have major non-heart surgery. Researchers will measure physical activity, nutrition, mood, body composition, and physical function. The goal is to build a model that can predict who is at higher ris…

This study looks at how low body temperature during lung cancer surgery (using a tiny camera) affects pain and complications after the operation. About 144 people having this surgery will be watched closely. The goal is to understand if staying warm during surgery can lead to bet…

This study looks at whether a harmless thermal camera can help doctors monitor surgical wounds after skin surgery. The goal is to catch problems like infection or slow healing earlier than usual. About 120 adults having skin lesions removed will be photographed with the camera to…

This study will observe 1000 adults having planned brain surgery to see if the thickness of their blood during the operation is linked to problems like infections, kidney injury, or death within 30 days. Researchers will measure blood viscosity and oxygen levels in the brain. The…

This study looks at whether a special hospital program for older adults (65+) can improve their recovery after surgery. Researchers will compare 150 patients who receive this new model of care to those who get standard care. The main goal is to see if the program reduces deaths a…

This study looks at whether using simple breathing measurements during surgery can help doctors decide the best way to close the belly wall after repairing a large hernia. The goal is to reduce serious breathing problems in the first 3 days after surgery. About 50 adults who alre…

This study will look back at the records of 1,000 surgery patients who were admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) in Villavicencio between 2022 and 2024. The goal is to find out what patient characteristics and factors are linked to death in the ICU. By understanding these pa…

This study will follow 300 older adults (65+) who are in the intensive care unit after surgery. Researchers want to see if a frailty score, a daily-living skills test, and routine blood tests can help predict who is at higher risk of dying. The goal is to help doctors better iden…