Complications of Surgical Geriatrics Hospitalized in the Orinoco Region

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Conditions studied: Operative Surgical Procedures, Aged, Aged 65 Years or Older, Geriatric, Geriatric Assessment, Postoperative Care, Postoperative Complications

In brief

The life expectancy of the Colombian population is increasing. Older patients are frequently hospitalized and treated in surgical wards, and are treated as the general surgical population. However, geriatric patients are frequently found with additional comorbidities, besides the primary surgical diagnosis. Some diseases, like hip fractures, diverticulitis, and cancer, are common in this age range. The preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative period requires a special care and planning to avoid complications related to the physical status, medications, and comorbidities. Studies about the geriatric surgical population are limited in the Orinoco region. The implementation of a comprehensive geriatric assesment in surgical services requires follow-up of outcomes.

Key facts

Study ID
NCT07372092
Run by
Hospital Departamental de Villavicencio
People needed
150
Starts
2026-08-01
Expected to finish
2027-12-31
Last updated by the study team
2026-01-28

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 100. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

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Where it is running

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