Less fluid during surgery may lead to better recovery, study finds
NCT ID NCT01424150
First seen Jan 22, 2026 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study looked at whether giving less fluid during major abdominal surgery helps patients recover better than giving more fluid. About 3000 adults having elective major abdominal surgery took part. The goal was to see if a restrictive fluid approach reduces complications and improves disability-free survival up to one year after surgery.
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Alfred Hospital
Melbourne, Victoria, 3004, Australia
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