Why do people die after surgery? A call for research action

post-operative mortality

Authors

  • James Glasbey
  • Christina George 2Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, Christian Medical College and Hospital Ludhiana, Punjab, India
  • Janet Martin Anaesthesia & Perioperative Medicine, Western University, London, ON, Canada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62463/surgery.66

Keywords:

Postoperative mortality, Death, Surgery, Global health, Cross sectional study, World Health Organization

Abstract

Death after surgery is largely under-recognized and poorly understood. While the intent of surgery is for benefit, a risk of death is always present. This risk is dependent upon many factors, including the type and severity of surgery, the disease requiring surgery, and patients’ physiological reserve. However, most are unaware that an estimated 4.2 million people die within 30 days of surgery each year. If surgery were categorised as a ‘cause of death’, it would be the third leading cause of death worldwide.

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Published

23-05-2024

How to Cite

Glasbey, J., George, C., & Martin, J. (2024). Why do people die after surgery? A call for research action: post-operative mortality. Impact Surgery, 1(3), 90–92. https://doi.org/10.62463/surgery.66