Predicting long-term risk of reoperations following abdominal and pelvic surgery: a nationwide retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The risk of reoperations after abdominal and pelvic surgery is multifactorial and difficult to predict. The risk of reoperation is frequently underestimated by surgeons as most reoperations are not related to the initial procedure and diagnosis. During reoperation, adhesiolysis is often required, and patients have an increased risk of complications. Therefore, the aim of this study was to provide an evidence-based prediction model based on the risk of reoperation.

Materials and methods

A nationwide cohort study was conducted including all patients undergoing an initial abdominal or pelvic operation between 1 June 2009 and 30 June 2011 in Scotland. Nomograms based on multivariable prediction models were constructed for the 2-year and 5-year overall risk of reoperat

SUBMITTER: Toneman MK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10389206 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature