Complications of Surgical Geriatrics Hospitalized in the Orinoco Region

The life expectancy of the Colombian population is increasing. Older patients are frequently hospitalized and treated in surgical wards, and are treated as the general surgical population. However, geriatric patients are frequently found with additional comorbidities, besides the primary surgical diagnosis. Some diseases, like hip fractures, diverticulitis, and cancer, are common in this age range. The preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative period requires a special care and planning to avoid complications related to the physical status, medications, and comorbidities. Studies about the geriatric surgical population are limited in the Orinoco region. The implementation of a comprehensive geriatric assesment in surgical services requires follow-up of outcomes.

NCT Number	NCT07372092
Lead Sponsor	Hospital Departamental de Villavicencio Collaborators: Cooperative University of Colombia
Conditions	Operative Surgical Procedures, Aged, Aged 65 Years or Older, Geriatric, Geriatric Assessment, Postoperative Care, Postoperative Complications
Enrollment	150 participants
Start Date	2026-08-01
Primary Completion	2027-07-31 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-12-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-01-28