Prediction and Prevention of Complications in the Acute Postoperative Period

Each year, over 200 million surgical procedures are performed worldwide, and a significant proportion of these patients (60%-80%) experience moderate to severe postoperative complications during the acute postoperative period. These complications, such as pain, sleep disorders, delirium, nausea, and vomiting, present challenges to postoperative rehabilitation as they can significantly impact patients' early activity and recovery. Effective management during the perioperative period is crucial in addressing these complications and improving postoperative rehabilitation outcomes. To achieve this, it is essential to implement appropriate preoperative predictive methods to identify individuals at a higher risk of experiencing severe postoperative complications. By targeting these high-risk patients with more aggressive therapies, we can potentially enhance postoperative rehabilitation and reduce short- and long-term morbidity. Additionally, the development of preventive strategies for postoperative complications can enable early interventions that may effectively reduce the incidence of severe complications. Therefore, exploring novel methods for the prediction and prevention of complications in the acute postoperative period is of utmost importance.

This Research Topic aims to investigate innovative approaches for predicting and preventing complications during the acute postoperative period. Firstly, we seek to explore the risk factors associated with severe postoperative complications, including pain, sleep disorders, delirium, nausea, and vomiting, to identify patients more likely to experience such complications. Secondly, we aim to determine optimal early interventions that can proactively treat postoperative complications. Furthermore, we seek to evaluate the impact of these methods on improving postoperative rehabilitation and reducing short- and long-term morbidity through rigorous clinical studies.

We welcome submissions that encompass, but are not limited to, the following areas:
● Observational studies investigating risk factors for severe postoperative complications.
● Diagnostic studies exploring predictive methods for severe postoperative complications.
● Prospective randomized controlled trials evaluating optimal early interventions for preventive treatment of postoperative complications.
● Systematic reviews or meta-analyses focusing on predicting and preventing complications in the acute postoperative period.