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NCT Number: NCT05994326

Perioperative Care and Short-term Outcomes of Colorectal Surgery in Addis Abeba

Observational cohort study of adult patients undergoing colorectal surgery at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital in Addis Abeba for 3 months.

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Key information

Conditions

Colorectal Disorders

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

About this study

Observational prospective cohort study, including all adult (≥18) patients undergoing colorectal surgery at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital in Addis Abeba for 3 months. Variables are patients' characteristics, risk factors, investigations, types of operations, level of training of surgeon, and postoperative management. The data collection is conducted at admission, day of surgery, and discharge. The primary outcomes are in-hospital complications and length of stay, and the secondary outcomes are perioperative management.

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Age ≥18 years
  • Willingness and ability to give informed consent
  • Admitted to the surgical department at TASH (elective or in an emergency) and operated for a colorectal condition

Exclusion criteria

-Emergency conditions usually managed in general surgery, e.g., perianal conditions and adhesive small bowel obstruction

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Proportion postoperative complications

    Time frame: From date of surgery to date of discharge from hospital or maximun 30 days postoperatively

    Number and proportion (%) of patients with any postoperative complication according to Clavien-Dindo

Secondary outcomes

  1. Mean length of stay

    Time frame: From admission to date of discharge from hospital, up to 30 days

    Mean number of days in hospital

  2. Type of surgery performed

    Time frame: From admission to date of discharge from hospital, up to 30 days

    Number and proportion (%) of colorectal operations performed (colectomy, rectal resection, stoma without resection)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Karolinska Institutet

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Perioperative Care and Short-term Outcomes of Colorectal Surgery: A Prospective Study From Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital in Addis Abeba Ethiopia

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Aug 16, 2023
Registry last updated
Aug 16, 2023

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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