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Outcome and resource utilization in gastroenterological surgery.

M Lång1, M Niskanen, P Miettinen

  • 1Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland.

The British Journal of Surgery
|July 10, 2001
PubMed
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Postoperative complications in gastroenterological surgery affect nearly half of patients, increasing hospital stay and costs. Identifying high-risk individuals could lead to significant cost savings.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterological Surgery
  • Surgical Outcomes
  • Healthcare Resource Utilization

Background:

  • Postoperative complications in gastroenterological surgery are infrequent but significantly impact patient outcomes and resource use.
  • Understanding the nature, frequency, and predictors of these complications is crucial for improving patient care.
  • Assessing the economic consequences of postoperative complications is essential for healthcare management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the incidence, types, and predictive factors of postoperative complications in patients undergoing gastroenterological surgery.
  • To evaluate the impact of these complications on hospital resource utilization, including length of stay and costs.
  • To assess the effectiveness of current risk criteria in identifying high-risk patients.

Main Methods:

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  • A prospective observational study involving 503 patients undergoing gastroenterological surgery at a tertiary care center.
  • Assessment of cardiorespiratory, infective, and surgical complications, reoperation rates, intensive care unit (ICU) admission, and length of hospital stay.
  • Evaluation of 6-month readmission, mortality, and associated healthcare costs.

Main Results:

  • Nearly half of the patients (47%) experienced at least one complication, with delayed oral intake being the most common (n=70).
  • Complications were linked to cardiovascular disease, prolonged operative time, high POSSUM scores, and multiple Shoemaker criteria.
  • Patients with complications had a significantly longer hospital stay (11 vs. 6 days) and a twofold increase in median costs.

Conclusions:

  • Simple clinical criteria can help identify high-risk patients, though existing risk assessment tools may lack sensitivity.
  • Reducing postoperative complication rates in gastroenterological surgery can lead to substantial cost savings.
  • Targeted interventions for high-risk patients are warranted to mitigate morbidity and reduce healthcare expenditure.