Clinical Outcomes of Non-Indicated Staged Laparotomies in Abdominal Trauma

The goal of this observational study is to understand how often staged operations are performed in abdominal trauma patients without meeting standard clinical criteria, and to explore related clinical characteristics and outcomes. The main questions it aims to answer are: How frequently are staged operations performed when not clinically indicated? What are the clinical features and outcomes of patients who undergo non-indicated staged operations? What are the risk factors for delayed reoperation among patients who initially received a single operation? Researchers will review medical records of patients who underwent exploratory laparotomy for abdominal trauma at Far Eastern Memorial Hospital between January 1, 2013, and December 31, 2024. Participants will be grouped based on whether they had a single or staged operation, and whether their initial operation met established criteria for a staged approach. Clinical characteristics and outcomes will be compared across groups.

NCT Number	NCT07110350
Lead Sponsor	Far Eastern Memorial Hospital
Conditions	Abdominal Trauma, Damage Control Surgery, Laparotomy
Enrollment	350 participants
Start Date	2025-08-15
Primary Completion	2025-09-30 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-11-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-08-07