Outcomes of urgent gastrointestinal-related procedures in Latin America (LATAM-URG): a prospective multicentre study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Urgent abdominal operations represent a large proportion of surgical care and are associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Evidence is scarce from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), including Latin America (LA). The lack of regionally representative outcomes data hinders quality-improvement efforts and understanding of modifiable risk factors that could be targeted to improve urgent care.

Methods

We present results from a prospective, multicenter observational cohort study of urgent abdominal surgery conducted in 14 countries across Latin America between February and December 2024. Eligible participants were consecutive adults (≥18 years) undergoing urgent gastrointestinal operations at each site during a 6-week inclusion window. The primary out

SUBMITTER: Latam Collaborative Colorectal Surgery Consortium 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12921494 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature