# Assessment of postoperative complications and their risk factors in general surgery using clavien-dindo classification

## TL;DR

This study examines postoperative complications in general surgery patients and identifies risk factors that contribute to their severity.

## Contribution

The study provides new insights into risk factors associated with postoperative complication severity using the Clavien-Dindo classification.

## Key findings

- A complication rate of 31.5% was observed among 800 patients.
- Comorbidities, increased BMI, and emergency surgeries were linked to higher complication severity.
- Prolonged operative time and excessive blood loss were significant contributors to complications.

## Abstract

Postoperative complications remain a significant challenge in general surgery, adversely impacting patient safety, hospital resources,
and recovery outcomes. This study evaluated 800 patients using the Clavien-Dindo classification to assess the incidence and contributing
risk factors. A complication rate of 31.5% was observed, with higher frequencies associated with comorbidities, increased BMI, emergency
surgeries, prolonged operative time, infected wounds, and excessive intraoperative blood loss. The analysis identified statistically
significant associations between these variables and complication severity. These findings underscore the importance of risk
stratification, optimized surgical planning, and preoperative patient management to reduce postoperative morbidity.