NCT07306897

Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in Elderly Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Surgery

Risk Factors for Postoperative Pulmonary Complications After Major Abdominal Surgery in Patients Aged 65 Years and Older: A Retrospective Observational Study

• Status: Completed
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 239 (actual)
• Sponsor: Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

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.

Detailed description

This is a retrospective observational study. No follow-up was performed; all data were collected from existing patient records.

Conditions

• Pneumonia
• Postoperative Complications

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-08-01
• Primary completion: 2025-10-01
• Completion: 2025-10-01
• First posted: 2025-12-29
• Last updated: 2026-01-08

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)