Frequency and Management of Immediate Postoperative Complication in Department of Surgery at Imran Idrees Teaching Hospital, Sialkot

Abstract

Objectives: Principal goal of this evaluation was to find the rate and control of immediate postoperative complications within the Department of Surgery at Imran Idrees Teaching Hospital, Sialkot.

Methodology: This prospective, analytical and descriptive study was conducted at Imran Idrees Teaching Hospital in Sialkot, Pakistan, examining data from May 1, 2024, to May 20, 2024. The study included all patients who underwent surgical procedures in the Department of Surgery during this period. Postoperative complications were identified, and their frequency was computed and analyzed. The study also reviewed treatment approaches for various complications, identified management techniques, and assessed efforts made to address postoperative complications.

Results: Out of 54, 7 patients (approx. 12.9%) of the patients had a variety of postoperative problems overall. With 3 (5.5%) of the patients experiencing surgery site infections, they were the most often occurring complication. These infections most certainly resulted from things like poor wound care or contamination during the surgical operation. Furthermore, 2 (3.7%) of the patients had respiratory problems including atelectasis or pneumonia most likely connected to the anesthesia or underlying medical disorders. Only 2 (3.7%) of patients had cardiovascular problems like hemodynamic instability or arrhythmias, which might be related with the physical strain of the surgical operation. Most of these problems were controlled sensibly with suitable treatments. While respiratory problems including pneumonia or atelectasis were addressed with respiratory support, including oxygen treatment or mechanical ventilation as required, surgical site infections were usually treated with antibiotics to suppress the infection. Targeted cardiovascular drugs addressed cardiovascular issues such arrhythmias or hemodynamic instability, therefore stabilizing the patient's state. The medical staff kept close eye on the patients and customized the course of therapy to fit the particular requirements of every instance.

Conclusion: Some proportion of patients suffering from surgical site infections, respiratory problems, and cardiovascular complications. The results highlight the need of careful surgical technique, perioperative care and postoperative and close monitoring to uncover and control these problems early on.