Cohort profile of PLUTO: a perioperative biobank focusing on prediction and early diagnosis of postoperative complications.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Although elective surgery is generally safe, some procedures remain associated with an increased risk of complications. Improved preoperative risk stratification and earlier recognition of these complications may ameliorate postoperative recovery and improve long-term outcomes. The perioperative longitudinal study of complications and long-term outcomes (PLUTO) cohort aims to establish a comprehensive biorepository that will facilitate research in this field. In this profile paper, we will discuss its design rationale and opportunities for future studies.

Participants

Patients undergoing elective intermediate to high-risk non-cardiac surgery are eligible for enrolment. For the first seven postoperative days, participants are subjected to daily bedside visits by dedic

SUBMITTER: de Mul N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10124280 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature