Key result
CKD is linked to higher risk of postoperative cardiovascular events and mortality in abdominal surgery.
Why the study?
CKD is associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and adverse outcomes in surgical patients, placing those undergoing abdominal surgery at higher risk for postoperative complications.
What is the clinical significance of chronic kidney disease as a risk factor for adverse postoperative outcomes in abdominal surgery?
What is the clinical significance of chronic kidney disease as a risk factor for adverse postoperative outcomes in abdominal surgery?
Chronic kidney disease significantly increases the risk of postoperative complications in abdominal surgery, highlighting the need for specialized perioperative management.
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CKD heightens postoperative risks including cardiovascular events in abdominal surgery; leaves open targeted perioperative strategies pending higher-level evidence.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) represents a major global health burden and is associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and adverse outcomes in surgical patients. Individuals with CKD undergoing abdominal surgery demonstrate a significantly higher risk of postoperative complications, including acute kidney injury, infectious complications, cardiovascular events, and increased hospital mortality. Reduced renal functional reserve, chronic inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, disturbances in fluid and electrolyte balance, and the frequent presence of comorbid conditions contribute to the elevated perioperative risk observed in this population. This review discusses the epidemiology, pathophysiological mechanisms, and clinical significance of chronic kidney disease as a risk factor for adverse postoperative outcomes in abdominal surgery. Additionally, current approaches to perioperative assessment and management of patients with CKD are presented to reduce complications and improve surgical outcomes.
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Filev et al. (2026) conducted a review in Chronic kidney disease in abdominal surgery. Chronic kidney disease was evaluated on Postoperative complications (acute kidney injury, infectious complications, cardiovascular events, hospital mortality). Chronic kidney disease is associated with a significantly higher risk of postoperative complications, including acute kidney injury, cardiovascular events, and mortality in abdominal surgery.
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