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Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in Elderly Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Surgery

Turkey (Türkiye)239 participantsStarted 2025-08-01

Plain-language summary

This study aims to identify the risk factors associated with postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) in patients aged 65 years and older who undergo major abdominal surgery. The study is designed as a retrospective observational analysis using data from patient records. Understanding these risk factors may help clinicians improve perioperative care and reduce the risk of respiratory problems after surgery in elderly patients.

Who can participate

Age range

65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 65 years or older. * Patients who underwent major abdominal surgery at \[Institution Name\]. * Availability of complete perioperative and postoperative clinical records. * Postoperative hospital stay of at least 24 hours. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients younger than 65 years. * Patients undergoing minor or non-abdominal surgery. * Incomplete or missing perioperative or postoperative medical records. * Patients who underwent emergency surgery

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Incidence of Postoperative Pulmonary Complications

Timeframe: Within 1 day after surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07306897

SponsorDr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-10-01

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