POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS

This study tests whether applying vancomycin powder directly into the surgical wound during shunt placement can prevent infections in children with hydrocephalus. About 164 children will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care or standard care plus the powder. The go…

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

This study tests a surgical technique to prevent arm lymphedema (chronic swelling) in breast cancer patients at high risk. During standard lymph node removal, doctors will rotate a small flap of tissue from the chest wall into the armpit to support lymphatic drainage. 100 partici…

This study looks at whether removing the chest tube right after lung surgery (called a tubeless strategy) helps patients recover faster with less pain. About 300 adults having a specific type of lung surgery will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: standard chest tube, o…

This study observes 800 adults who need breathing help after major non-cardiac surgery and are moved from the operating room to the ICU. Researchers will compare manual vs. machine ventilation during transport, tracking vital signs and complications. The goal is to find safer way…

This study will test whether using higher or standard pressure on a ventilator during surgery helps patients breathe better after waking up. About 360 adults having planned non-chest, non-heart surgery will be randomly assigned to one of two pressure levels. The main goal is to s…

This study looks at 1,000 adults who had planned heart bypass surgery. Researchers will review existing hospital records to see if changes in routine blood tests (like inflammation and kidney markers) in the first hours after surgery can identify patients at higher risk for compl…

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 geriatric-focused care to those who get standard care. The main goal is to see if the new model reduces d…

This pilot study tests whether a virtual, home-based prehabilitation program is practical for adults awaiting major elective surgery. About 120 participants will be randomly assigned to either the program (exercise, nutrition, mindfulness, and protein supplements) or standard car…

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 adults having this surgery will have their temperature tracked continuously. The goal is to understand if getting cold durin…

This study looks at a new way to close the belly wall during large hernia surgery to prevent breathing problems right after the operation. Doctors will use standard breathing measurements during surgery to decide the best closure method. The study will include 50 adults who are a…

This study looks at whether a harmless thermal camera can help doctors see how surgical wounds are healing after skin surgery. About 120 adults having skin lesions removed will have their wounds photographed with the camera. The goal is to catch problems like infection or slow he…

This study will create a tool to predict complications after major surgery in people aged 65 and older. Researchers will collect information on physical activity, nutrition, mood, and body composition from 520 participants before surgery. The goal is to help doctors better identi…

This study will look at 1,000 surgery patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) in Villavicencio, Colombia, between 2022 and 2024. The goal is to understand what factors are linked to death and how long patients stay in the ICU. By analyzing patient records, researchers …