POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS

This study compares two types of stitches used to close the vaginal cuff after laparoscopic hysterectomy in people with gynecologic cancers. The goal is to see which method leads to fewer complications like infection, bleeding, or the wound reopening. About 310 participants will …

This study tests whether using a reinforcement patch on surgical staplers can lower the risk of leaks and other complications after stomach cancer surgery. About 382 adults with gastric cancer will be randomly assigned to receive either the reinforced stapler or a standard one. T…

This study checks if a doctor can guide an ultrasound from afar to find fluid in the belly after liver surgery. About 40 patients will get a remote-guided exam, and results will be compared to standard scans. The goal is to see if this approach is accurate and practical for routi…

This study tests a new way to see if the gut has good blood flow during surgery, using light instead of a dye. About 200 adults having planned gut surgery will be randomly assigned to get either the new light method or the standard dye method. The goal is to see if the new method…

This study looks at whether playful breathing exercises—like blowing balls or bubbles—can lower anxiety before surgery and reduce confusion after waking up in children aged 3 to 7. About 80 kids having planned surgery will try these games, and their anxiety and recovery will be m…

This study tests whether having family members involved in a child's anaesthesia care (called family-centred perioperative care) can lower the chance of emergency delirium — a state of confusion and agitation — after surgery. The trial will include 444 children aged 2 to 6 years …

This study compares two ways of doing breathing exercises before and after lung cancer surgery: in-person sessions with a physiotherapist, or using a smartphone app (Fissios) alongside those sessions. The goal is to see if the app helps reduce problems like infections or breathin…

This study compares two types of staplers (linear vs circular) used to reconnect the esophagus to the small intestine after the stomach is removed due to gastric cancer. About 100 patients will take part to see which stapler leads to fewer complications and shorter surgery time. …

This study tests whether a smartphone app that tracks symptoms and gives feedback can help lung cancer patients do their prescribed rehab exercises after minimally invasive surgery. About 736 adults will use the app for one month after leaving the hospital. The goal is to see if …

This study compares tea tree oil mouthwash to the standard chlorhexidine mouthwash for people recovering from impacted wisdom tooth removal. About 54 adults will use one of the two mouthwashes for 7 days after surgery. Researchers will measure pain, swelling, and gum healing to s…

This study follows 30 women aged 18-70 who are having DIEP flap breast reconstruction after breast cancer surgery. Researchers will take blood samples before and after surgery to measure markers of inflammation and stress. The goal is to learn more about how the body heals and wh…

This study looks at whether adjusting a breathing machine based on real-time lung stiffness can reduce lung problems after back surgery. About 71 adults having lumbar stabilization surgery will be randomly assigned to either this new method or standard care. The main goal is to s…

This study looks at infections that happen after surgery to remove esophageal cancer. Researchers will review records of 350 patients who had this surgery in France between 2017 and 2024. The goal is to find out how often infections occur, what causes them, and how they affect re…

This study is looking for ways to predict postoperative delirium—a state of confusion that can happen after surgery in older patients. Researchers will measure certain substances in the blood of 1,170 patients aged 65 and older before and after major surgery. They hope to find a …

This study looks at 500 adults having cancer surgery to see which risk score best predicts if they will need intensive care afterward. Researchers will compare several scoring systems to find the most accurate one. The goal is to help doctors plan better and use hospital resource…

This study follows 1,200 elderly patients (65+) having surgery to understand why some develop complications like confusion (delirium). Researchers collect blood samples and health data to find risk factors and build a tool to predict these problems. The goal is to improve care, n…

This study aims to create an artificial intelligence (AI) model that can predict complications in children after a procedure to close a hole in the heart (ventricular septal defect). Researchers will analyze data from over 5,000 children, including lab results, images, and health…

This study is observing 42 adults admitted to the intensive care unit after surgery. Researchers want to see if levels of a protein called IL-6 and other inflammation scores can predict who is at higher risk of dying or having serious complications. The goal is to better understa…

This study is creating a tool to predict heart injury in patients having major liver surgery. Researchers will collect data from 1,800 adults to build a model that uses patient risk factors, surgical methods, and blood tests. The goal is to help doctors identify high-risk patient…

This study looks at whether a special heart ultrasound (echocardiogram) done before cardiovascular surgery can predict if a patient will develop atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) after the operation. Researchers will measure how well the heart's upper chambers work tog…

This study looks at whether taking out the breathing tube in the recovery room (PACU) instead of the operating room (OR) after robotic surgery can free up the OR faster. Researchers will track how long the OR is occupied and check for any side effects or complications. The goal i…

This study tests whether removing a breathing tube while keeping the lungs slightly inflated (positive pressure) can prevent dangerous drops in oxygen levels after abdominal surgery. About 264 adults having planned abdominal surgery will be randomly assigned to one of three extub…