POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS

This study tests whether placing vancomycin powder inside the surgical wound during shunt placement can prevent infections in children with hydrocephalus. About 164 children, from newborns to 18 years old, having their first shunt surgery will be enrolled. The goal is to see if t…

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

This study tests a surgical technique to prevent arm lymphedema (swelling) 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. 100 participants will be followe…

This study looks at whether avoiding a chest tube after keyhole lung surgery (VATS) helps patients recover faster and feel less pain. About 300 adults having a wedge resection for a lung nodule will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: standard chest tube, one-time suctio…

This study looks at a new way to decide how to close the belly wall during large hernia repair to prevent breathing problems after surgery. Doctors will use standard breathing measurements taken during the operation to guide their closure choice. The study will track how many of …

This study will look at the medical records of 1,000 surgery patients who were admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) in Villavicencio, Colombia, between 2022 and 2024. The goal is to find out which patients are more likely to die or have longer stays in the ICU. By understand…

This study will measure blood thickness during planned brain surgery in 1000 adults to see if it relates to brain oxygen levels and complications like infections or kidney problems within 30 days after surgery. No new treatments are tested—the goal is to better understand risk fa…

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 lesion removal will take part. The camera measures temp…

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 activities score, and routine blood tests can help predict which patients are at higher risk of dying. The goal is to help doctors b…

This study looks at how low body temperature during lung cancer surgery affects pain and complications afterward. About 144 adults having chest surgery with a tiny camera will have their temperature tracked continuously. The goal is to understand if staying warm during surgery he…

This study will create a model to predict complications after major surgery in adults aged 65 and older. Researchers will collect data on physical activity, nutrition, mood, body composition, and physical function from 520 participants before surgery. The goal is to identify thos…

This study looks at whether a special hospital program for older adults (65+) can improve outcomes after surgery. Researchers will compare a new geriatric-focused care model to standard care in 150 patients. The main goal is to see if the new model reduces deaths and complication…