A NSQIP Analysis of MELD and Perioperative Outcomes in General Surgery

2015 ◽  
Vol 81 (8) ◽  
pp. 755-759 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shannon M. Zielsdorf ◽  
John C. Kubasiak ◽  
Imke Janssen ◽  
Jonathan A. Myers ◽  
Minh B. Luu

It is well known that liver disease has an adverse effect on postoperative outcomes. However, what is still unknown is how to appropriately risk stratify this patient population based on the degree of liver failure. Because data are limited, specifically in general surgery practice, we analyzed the model of end-stage liver disease (MELD) in terms of predicting postoperative complications after one of three general surgery operations: inguinal hernia repair (IHR), umbilical hernia repair (UHR), and colon resection (CRXN). National Surgical Quality Improvement Program data on 17,812 total patients undergoing one of three general surgery operations from 2008 to 2012 were analyzed retrospectively. There were 7402 patients undergoing IHR; 5014 patients undergoing UHR; 5396 patients undergoing CRXN. MELD score was calculated using international normalized ratio, total bilirubin, and creatinine. The primary end point was any postoperative complication. The statistical method used was logistic regression. For IHR, UHR, and CRXN, the overall complication rates were 3.4, 6.4, and 45.9 per cent, respectively. The mean MELD scores were 8.6, 8.5, and 8.5, respectively. For every 1-point increase greater than the mean MELD score, there was a 7.8, 13.8, and 11.6 per cent increase in any postoperative complication. The overall 30-day mortality rate was 0.9 per cent. In conclusion, the MELD score continuum adequately predicts patients’ increased risk of postoperative complications after IHR, UHR, and CRXN. Therefore, MELD could be used for preoperative risk stratification and guide clinical decision making for general surgery in the cirrhotic patient.

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (6) ◽  
pp. 679-686 ◽  
Author(s):  
X. J. Ruben Stavenuiter ◽  
Bart Lubberts ◽  
Robert M. Prince ◽  
A. Holly Johnson ◽  
Christopher W. DiGiovanni ◽  
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Background: Controversy remains regarding which patients with acute Achilles tendon rupture would best be treated nonoperatively and which might benefit from operative repair. The primary aim of this study was to characterize the overall incidence of—and specific risk factors associated with—postoperative complications that follow operative repair. We also evaluated the specific differences between complications after the use of an open or minimally invasive surgical (MIS) approach. Methods: Retrospective chart review identified 615 adult patients who underwent operative repair for an acute Achilles tendon rupture between January 1, 2001, and May 1, 2016, at 3 level I trauma centers. Minimum follow-up was 3 months. Patient demographics, comorbidities, injury mechanism, procedural details, and surgeon subspecialty were collected. Assessed complications included wound healing issues, rerupture, hematoma, nerve injury, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism. Results: Seventy-two patients (11.7%) developed a postoperative complication. Risk factors included advancing patient age (odds ratio [OR], 1.04, P = .007), active tobacco use (OR, 3.20, P = .007), and specific subspecialty training (OR, 2.04, P = .046). No difference in overall complication rate was found between the open and MIS approaches (11.6% vs 13.2%, P = .658). A subgroup analysis among orthopedic subspecialties demonstrated that patients treated by trauma surgeons had increased rates of wound complication ( P = .043) and rerupture ( P = .025) compared with those treated by other subspecialties. Patients treated by trauma surgeons were also more likely to be younger or have a body mass index (BMI) > 30, although neither factor was found to be independently predictive for postoperative complications. Conclusion: Approximately 1 in 9 patients undergoing operative repair of an acute Achilles tendon rupture developed a postoperative complication. Advancing age and active tobacco use were independent risk factors for developing such complications. Differences in subspecialty training also appear to impact complication rates, but the potential reason for this discrepancy remains unclear. As controversy remains regarding which patients who sustain acute Achilles tendon rupture should be treated nonoperatively and which would benefit most from surgical repair, a better understanding of postoperative complication rates and associated risk factors may enhance the decision-making processes in treating these injuries. It is not clear whether MIS techniques are superior to traditional open repair in terms of postoperative complications. Level of Evidence: Level III, retrospective comparative series.


2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 122-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bryce Montané ◽  
Kavian Toosi ◽  
Frank O. Velez-Cubian ◽  
Maria F. Echavarria ◽  
Matthew R. Thau ◽  
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Objective. We investigated whether higher body mass index (BMI) affects perioperative and postoperative outcomes after robotic-assisted video-thoracoscopic pulmonary lobectomy. Methods. We retrospectively studied all patients who underwent robotic-assisted pulmonary lobectomy by one surgeon between September 2010 and January 2015. Patients were grouped according to the World Health Organization’s definition of obesity, with “obese” being defined as BMI >30.0 kg/m2. Perioperative outcomes, including intraoperative estimated blood loss (EBL) and postoperative complication rates, were compared. Results. Over 53 months, 287 patients underwent robotic-assisted pulmonary lobectomy, with 7 patients categorized as “underweight,” 94 patients categorized as “normal weight,” 106 patients categorized as “overweight,” and 80 patients categorized as “obese.” Because of the relatively low sample size, “underweight” patients were excluded from this study, leaving a total cohort of 280 patients. There was no significant difference in intraoperative complication rates, conversion rates, perioperative outcomes, or postoperative complication rates among the 3 groups, except for lower risk of prolonged air leaks ≥7 days and higher risk of pneumonia in patients with obesity. Conclusions. Patients with obesity do not have increased risk of intraoperative or postoperative complications, except for pneumonia, compared with “normal weight” and “overweight” patients. Robotic-assisted pulmonary lobectomy is safe and effective for patients with high BMI.


2012 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 147-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashish Singhal ◽  
Elaine Lander ◽  
Andreas Karachristos ◽  
Ellen Daly ◽  
Phyllis Dowling ◽  
...  

Background The serum tumor markers CA 19–9 and CA 125 are the serologic markers used for the monitoring of biliopancreatic and ovarian cancer, respectively. They are reported to be elevated in a variety of nonneoplastic clinical situations, including end-stage liver disease (ESLD). However, their prevalence and degree of elevation in patients with ESLD remained unclear. Aim To examine the prevalence and degree of elevation of CA 19–9 and CA 125 in patients with ESLD and to determine their association with severity of liver disease. Methods Retrospective analysis of 161 patients with ESLD that were evaluated for liver transplantation at our institution between March 2009 and December 2010. The mean age was 55.15 ± 8.75 years and 107 (66.4%) of the patients were men. Serum CA 19–9 and CA 125 levels were determined during evaluation of their candidacy for liver transplantation. Results Eighty-three (51.5%) patients had elevated CA 125 and 44 (53%) of them had a serum concentration >5 times the upper limit of normal (ULN). Elevated CA 125 was associated with alcoholic liver disease, high Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) score, and presence of ascites. Similarly, 37 (23%) patients had elevated CA 19–9 and 8 (21.6%) of them had a serum concentration >5 times ULN. Elevation of CA 19–9 was associated with high MELD score. Conclusions CA 125 and CA 19–9 concentrations were elevated in 51.5% and 23% of patients with ESLD, respectively. Although the definite etiology remained unclear, their elevation was associated with the pathological conditions associated with advanced liver disease. Further studies are needed to clarify the underlying mechanism(s) responsible for their increased levels.


2021 ◽  
Vol 39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew McGuirk ◽  
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Ziad Abouezzi ◽  
Zubair Zoha ◽  
Abbas Smiley ◽  
...  

Background: Robotic inguinal hernia repair has become more common and has replaced the laparoscopic approach in many hospitals in the US. We present a retrospective review of 416 consecutive inguinal hernia repairs using the robotic transabdominal preperitoneal approach in an academic community hospital. Methods: This is a retrospective review of 416 consecutive robotic inguinal hernia repairs in 292 patients performed from October 2015 to March 2021 by two surgeons. The demographics, intra-operative findings, and postoperative outcomes were analyzed. The results for patients during the initial 25 cases (which were considered to be during the learning curve for each surgeon) were compared to their subsequent cases. A multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to determine independent risk factors for postoperative complications. Results: Overall, 292 patients underwent 416 inguinal hernia repairs, of whom 124 (42.5%) had bilateral hernias. The mean age was 61 years and the mean BMI was 26.96 kg/m2. Of the bilateral hernias, 31.5% were unsuspected pre-operatively. Femoral hernias were found in 20.5% of patients, including in 18.4% of men, which were also unsuspected. Post-operatively, 89% of patients were discharged home the same day. The most common post-operative complication was seroma, which occurred in 13%. Three patients required re-intervention: one had deep SSI (infected mesh removal), one had a needle aspiration of a hematoma (SSORI), and one was operated on for small bowel volvulus related to adhesions. On short-term follow-up, there was only one early recurrence (0.2%). When cases during the learning curve period were compared to subsequent surgeries, there were no major differences in post-operative complications or operating time. Patients aged ≥55 years had a 2.456-fold (p=0.023) increased odds of post-operative complications. Conclusions: Robotic inguinal hernia repair can be safely performed at a community hospital with few early post-operative complications and very low early recurrence rates. The robotic approach also allows for the detection of a significant number of unsuspected contralateral inguinal hernias and femoral hernias, especially in male patients. Age ≥55 years was an independent risk factor for postoperative complications.


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 896-907
Author(s):  
Eric O. Klineberg ◽  
Peter G. Passias ◽  
Gregory W. Poorman ◽  
Cyrus M. Jalai ◽  
Abiola Atanda ◽  
...  

Study Design: Retrospective review of prospective database. Objective: Complication rates for adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery vary widely because there is no accepted system for categorization. Our objective was to identify the impact of complication occurrence, minor-major complication, and Clavien-Dindo complication classification (Cc) on clinical variables and patient-reported outcomes. Methods: Complications in surgical ASD patients with complete baseline and 2-year data were considered intraoperatively, perioperatively (<6 weeks), and postoperatively (>6 weeks). Primary outcome measures were complication timing and severity according to 3 scales: complication presence (yes/no), minor-major, and Cc score. Secondary outcomes were surgical outcomes (estimated blood loss [EBL], length of stay [LOS], reoperation) and health-related quality of life (HRQL) scores. Univariate analyses determined complication presence, type, and Cc grade impact on operative variables and on HRQL scores. Results: Of 167 patients, 30.5% (n = 51) had intraoperative, 48.5% (n = 81) had perioperative, and 58.7% (n = 98) had postoperative complications. Major intraoperative complications were associated with increased EBL ( P < .001) and LOS ( P = .0092). Postoperative complication presence and major postoperative complication were associated with reoperation ( P < .001). At 2 years, major perioperative complications were associated with worse ODI, SF-36, and SRS activity and appearance scores ( P < .02). Increasing perioperative Cc score and postoperative complication presence were the best predictors of worse HRQL outcomes ( P < .05). Conclusion: The Cc Scale was most useful in predicting changes in patient outcomes; at 2 years, patients with raised perioperative Cc scores and postoperative complications saw reduced HRQL improvement. Intraoperative and perioperative complications were associated with worse short-term surgical and inpatient outcomes.


2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takahiro Yasui ◽  
Keiichi Tozawa ◽  
Atsushi Okada ◽  
Satoshi Kurokawa ◽  
Hiroki Kubota ◽  
...  

Background. The goal of this study was to analyze the perioperative outcomes of robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomies (RALPs) performed at our center. Methodology. We retrospectively reviewed 300 consecutive patients with clinically localized prostate cancer who underwent RALP with a posterior dissection approach to the seminal vesicle between May 2011 and November 2013. The mean patient age was 67.2±5.5 years (range: 41–78 years), and the mean prostate-specific antigen (PSA) concentration, at diagnosis of prostate cancer, was 9.16±6.50 ng/mL (range: 2.20–55.31 ng/mL). Results. The median duration of robotic surgery was 160 min (mean: 165±40 min; range: 75–345 min). Median estimated blood loss, including that in urine, was 200 mL (mean: 277±324 mL; range: 4–3250 mL). Intraoperative and immediate postoperative complications occurred in 3.0% of patients; 4 patients required allogeneic blood transfusion. As a measure of patient continence, 82.4% did not use more than 1 absorbent pad in 24 h, at 6 months postoperatively. Conclusion. RALP with an initial posterior dissection to the seminal vesicle was a safe and efficient method for controlling prostate cancer, even in these initial cases.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katya Bozada-Gutiérrez ◽  
Mario Trejo-Avila ◽  
Carlos Valenzuela-Salazar ◽  
Jesús Herrera-Esqu ◽  
Mucio Moreno-Portillo

Abstract Purpose There is limited data about the perioperative outcomes of COVID−19 patients that needed emergency general surgery. The aims of the present study were to describe the perioperative outcomes of COVID−19 patients that underwent emergency general surgery and to determine possible predictors of mortality and postoperative complications. Methods A prospective study of positive COVID−19 patients that needed an emergency general surgery procedure at our center was performed. Results From March 2020 to February 2021, 44 patients were included. We found that patients with SARS-CoV−2 symptomatic disease have increased postoperative complications, higher ICU admissions, prolonged length of stay, and decreased 90-day survival as compared with asymptomatic COVID−19 patients. The 90-day survival probability of the entire cohort was 70.1% (60.3–79.9) and was significantly lower in patients with COVID−19 symptoms 63.4% (50.5–76.2). We found the following cut-off values for the prediction of mortality: ferritin ≥ 438.5 ng/mL (AUC = 0.908), CRP value ≥ 12.5 mg/dL (AUC = 0.715), leukocyte ≥ 13.8 x103/µL (AUC = 0.706), and albumin ≤ 2.78 g/dL (AUC = 704,). Also, a cut-off value of CRP of ≥ 12.5 mg/dL yielded an accuracy of 82.9% for the prediction of postoperative complications (p < 0.001). Conclusion Patients with symptomatic COVID−19 that needed emergency surgery have increased postoperative complications, higher ICU admissions, prolonged length of stay, and decreased 90-day survival as compared with asymptomatic COVID−19 patients. Preoperative ferritin, CRP, leukocytes, and albumin could be used as predictors of mortality.


PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. e0249898
Author(s):  
Koichi Nishitsuka ◽  
Akira Sugano ◽  
Takayuki Matsushita ◽  
Katsuhiro Nishi ◽  
Hidetoshi Yamashita

This study aimed to evaluate the 3-year long-term outcomes of primary Baerveldt glaucoma implant (BGI) surgery for neovascular glaucoma (NVG). We retrospectively evaluated 27 consecutive patients with NVG between November 2013 and November 2017. All the patients were treated with panretinal photocoagulation and pars plana vitrectomy before BGI surgery without anti-vascular endothelial growth factor treatment. The surgical success of the BGI was defined as an IOP of <22 mmHg and <5 mmHg with or without antiglaucoma medication. The outcomes were assessed on the basis of intraocular pressure (IOP), visual acuity, postoperative complications, and cumulative success rate. Except for 2 mortality cases, 25 eyes (92.6%) were followed up for 3 years. The mean IOPs (mmHg)/numbers of glaucoma medications ± standard error of the mean before and 12 and 36 months after BGI surgery were 41.6/4.6 ± 1.9/0.2, 14.8/2.2 ± 0.8/0.4 and 16.9/2.6 ± 1.1/0.3, respectively. In all of the follow-up time points, the postoperative mean IOP and number of glaucoma medications were statistically significantly lower than the preoperative values (analysis of variance, P < 0.001). At 3 years after surgery, the rates of visual acuity improvement (logMAR ≤ −0.3), invariance (−0.3 < logMAR < 0.3), and worsening (logMAR ≥ 0.3) were 56.0% (14/25 eyes), 24.0% (6/25 eyes), and 20.0% (5/25 eyes), respectively. The most common postoperative complications were hyphema (4 eyes, 14.8%) and vitreous hemorrhage (5 eyes, 18.5%), and serious complications such as expulsive hemorrhage, endophthalmitis, and tube/plate exposure did not occur. The cumulative probabilities of surgical success after the operation were 100% at 1 year, 85.2% at 2 years, and 77.4% at 3 years. In conclusion, combined non-valved pars plana tube placement in conjunction with vitrectomy was successful at lowering IOP with relatively low complication rates.


2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 480 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mara Barbosa ◽  
Carla Marinho ◽  
Paula Mota ◽  
José Cotter

<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Minimal hepatic encephalopathy refers to a mild neurocognitive impairment not detectable by clinical examination that can be present in cirrhotic patients.<br /><strong>Aim:</strong> To determine the prevalence of minimal hepatic encephalopathy in a secondary healthcare center in Northern Portugal.<br /><strong>Material and Methods:</strong> A cross-sectional study was conducted. Cirrhotic outpatients were included. Exclusion criteria: overt hepatic encephalopathy, illiteracy, active alcohol consumption, psychotropic drug use and therapy with lactulose. The presence of minimal hepatic encephalopathy was defined as a value ≤ -4 on the Psychometric Hepatic Encephalopathy Score, calculated according to the Portuguese norms. Variables analyzed: etiology and severity of liver disease and venous blood ammonia concentration. p values &lt;<br />0.05 were considered significant.<br /><strong>Results: </strong>From the 102 patients who were evaluated, 41 were included: 31 males, mean age 57 ± 10 years, mean education 5 ± 2 years, 31 in Child-Pugh class A, mean MELD score 6 ± 3. Minimal hepatic encephalopathy was diagnosed in 14 (34%) patients. The presence of minimal hepatic encephalopathy was unrelated to severity of liver disease. Despite being more elevated, the mean venous ammonia concentration in minimal hepatic encephalopathy patients was not statistically different from the mean venous ammonia concentration in non-minimal hepatic encephalopathy patients (48.5 ± 13.3 vs. 45.6 ± 15.6 μmol/L, p = 0.555).<br /><strong>Discussion:</strong> The prevalence of minimal hepatic encephalopathy reported is in accordance with the international published data.<br /><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Minimal hepatic encephalopathy is a frequent condition that is present early in the course of cirrhosis, even in compensated cirrhotic patients. Therefore, this hidden entity should be actively pursued and managed properly.</p>


2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Pine Tanseco ◽  
Harkanwal Randhawa ◽  
Michael Erlano Chua ◽  
Udi Blankstein ◽  
Jin Kyu Kim ◽  
...  

Introduction: We performed a meta-analysis of the current literature to assess the association of caudal block and postoperative complication rates following hypospadias repair.Methods: A Systematic literature search was conducted on October 2017. Five reviewers independently screened, identified, and evaluated comparative studies assessing postoperative outcomes following hypospadias repair with and without caudal block. The incidence of post-surgical complications from each study was extracted for caudal block and control groups to generate the odds ratio (OR) and corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CI). Effect estimates were pooled using inverse-variance method with random-effects model. Subgroup analyses were performed according to study type and hypospadias severity.Results: Nine studies (2096patients) of low- to moderate-quality were included for meta-analysis. Overall pooled effect estimates demonstrated increased occurrence of postoperative complication rates among patients with caudal block (OR 2.32; 95% CI 1.29‒4.16). Subgroup analysis according to hypospadias severity revealed that a significant increased OR in complication rate was noted among proximal hypospadias (OR 3.55; 95% CI 1.80‒7.01), but not distal hypospadias (OR 1.31; 95% CI 0.59‒2.88).Conclusions: Our meta-analysis of poor-quality evidence may have revealed a significant association between caudal block and postoperative complications following hypospadias repair. However, subgroup analysis demonstrated that hypospadias severity is important in determining complication rates, suggesting that confounding factors and selection bias may play a central role in characterizing the true effect of the anesthesia approach.


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