POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS

This study looked at whether adjusting breathing machines to each patient during surgery can reduce lung complications in older adults (ages 60-80) after upper abdominal laparoscopic surgery. 136 participants received either standard or personalized ventilation settings. The goal…

This study tested a special collagen mesh (Surgicoll-Mesh®) for hernia repair in 30 patients who were at high risk for infection or had contaminated surgical fields. The goal was to see if this biologic material is safe and works well when synthetic mesh is not a good option. Res…

This study looked at whether lowering the use of anticholinergic drugs—common in older adults and linked to confusion and frailty—before heart surgery could help patients recover better. Researchers studied 120 adults undergoing elective coronary artery bypass surgery who had a h…

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 attack, severe infections, or death within a week. Over 1,100 high-risk adults (aged 45+) took par…

This study tested whether doing special breathing exercises before planned abdominal surgery can lower the number and severity of complications after the operation. 134 adults took part. The exercises aim to strengthen breathing muscles before the stress of surgery. The main goal…

This study tested how comfortable two different eye drops feel and how they affect vision. 40 adults with mild to moderate eye inflammation or dry eye received one drop of each medicine, one in each eye. Researchers asked participants to rate comfort and vision impact right after…

This study tested a Post-Dental Extraction Care Kit (PDEC-kit) in 208 adults having routine tooth extractions. The kit included a video, flashcards, a live demo, and a take-home brochure. Researchers wanted to see if it helped patients remember care instructions, follow them bett…

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

This study tested whether a mix of non-opioid pain medicines (multimodal anesthesia) helps patients recover better after major surgery compared to using only opioids. 240 adults having long surgeries took part. The goal was to see if the multimodal approach improves patient satis…

This study tested whether using EEG brain-wave monitoring during anesthesia helps doctors give the right amount of medicine, so patients wake up faster after surgery. About 100 adults having general anesthesia took part. Researchers also checked if this approach reduces short-ter…

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 having open heart surgery were randomly assigned to get a nerve block or standard pain medicine. The main goal w…

This study looked at whether the usual advice to rest for 6 weeks after a C-section is needed, or if starting gentle exercise sooner is safe and helps new moms feel better. 200 women who had planned C-sections were randomly assigned to either follow standard activity restrictions…

This study looked at 75 women who had a planned cesarean section to compare two pain relief techniques: a TAP block (injection into the abdominal wall) and wound infiltration (injection into the incision area). The goal was to see which method leads to better recovery quality, le…

This study looked at whether Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), a therapy that involves tapping on specific body points, can help reduce death anxiety in people who have had cancer surgery. 120 adults who had oncological surgery and no prior psychiatric issues took part. Research…

This study looked at 102 children who had surgery for a heart problem present at birth. After surgery, they were placed on their stomachs with their heads raised at different angles (10°, 30°, or 45°) to see which position best helps their heart and lungs recover. The goal was to…

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 abdominal acupuncture can help women regain normal bowel function more quickly after gynecologic laparoscopic surgery. 80 female patients aged 18-65 who had a hysterectomy participated. The main goal was to see if acupuncture reduced the time to first pa…

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 looked at whether removing a breathing tube with extra air pressure (positive pressure) can prevent oxygen levels from dropping after abdominal surgery. 264 adults having planned abdominal surgery took part. The goal was to see if this technique reduces breathing compl…

This study observed over 6,400 adults undergoing surgery to see how doctors prescribe sugammadex, a drug that reverses muscle relaxants. Researchers tracked dosing, re-administration rates, and side effects within 24 hours. No extra tests or treatments were given—just routine car…

This study looked at whether a tool called the ARISCAT 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 the score could he…

This study looked at nearly 2,400 children aged 0-12 who had mild cold symptoms before planned non-heart surgery. Researchers wanted to see if the COVID-19 pandemic changed the risk of complications during and after surgery. The goal is to help doctors decide the best timing for …

This study looked at 240 high-risk surgery patients to see if problems in the recovery room (PACU) are linked to complications in the hospital ward within 3 days after leaving recovery. Researchers tracked vital signs and medical issues to find patterns that could help predict wh…

This study looked at 119 adults to find out whether using 100% oxygen or 50% oxygen during breathing tube removal after general anesthesia leads to fewer drops in blood oxygen levels. The goal is to improve safety and reduce complications like low oxygen or collapsed lungs. The r…

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 the more wires used, the higher the chance of deep infection or persistent wound drainage. The key tak…

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 or abnormal heart rate in patients recovering from major surgery. 227 adults who had major noncardiac surgery took part. T…

This study looked at whether continuously monitoring blood pressure during surgery (instead of taking readings every few minutes) can help 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…

This study looked at 44,000 adults to see if we can predict when a common breathing device (supraglottic airway) fails during anesthesia and needs to be replaced with a different tube. Researchers used artificial intelligence to analyze patient information available before surger…

This study looked at 130 elderly surgery patients (65+) to see if a lung ultrasound score could predict whether they would need breathing support again after their breathing tube was removed. Researchers measured lung ultrasound and diaphragm movement during weaning. The goal was…

This study tested whether a tool called the Hypotension Prediction Index (HPI) can help prevent dangerously low blood pressure in the recovery room after surgery. Researchers compared standard monitoring to HPI-guided care in 210 adults having elective surgery. The goal was to se…

This study looked at whether using very small breaths (low tidal volume) during heart-lung bypass surgery can help protect the kidneys. 60 adults having planned heart surgery were included. Researchers used ultrasound to measure kidney blood flow before and after surgery. The goa…

This study looked back at 300 liver transplant cases to understand why livers with fatty deposits (steatosis) are more likely to get injured after transplant. Researchers compared tissue samples and medical records from recipients of fatty versus healthy donor livers. They used a…

This study looked at whether checking patients by phone before surgery leads to more cancellations than in-person visits. Researchers reviewed records of over 1,100 adults scheduled for non-cardiac surgery at two hospitals. The goal is to see if phone assessments are a safe and p…

This study tested whether a breathing test can help doctors predict if heart surgery patients need more fluids. 90 adults on breathing machines were observed after surgery. The goal was to see if the test could prevent fluid overload, a common complication.

This study looked at 200 older adults (65+) having planned surgery for colorectal cancer. Researchers used a simple frailty test before surgery to see if it could predict complications like infections or longer hospital stays. The goal is to help doctors better plan care and impr…

This study looked at medical records of 239 patients aged 65 and older who had major abdominal surgery. The goal was to find out what factors increase the chance of lung complications like pneumonia or breathing failure after surgery. By identifying these risks, doctors may be ab…

This study reviewed medical records of 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 is to better understand these lo…

This study analyzed health records from over 400,000 adults who had heart surgery to see if the sedative dexmedetomidine helped prevent problems like confusion, kidney injury, or death within 30 days. Researchers compared patients who received the drug around surgery time to thos…

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 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 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 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 …