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Ashoobi M T, Musa Zade M, Ebrahimian-Jektaji R, Bolouki M. Investigating the clinical outcome of emergency surgeries and related factors in patients. JGUMS 2025; 34 (4) :334-345
URL: http://journal.gums.ac.ir/article-1-2808-en.html

Background Emergency surgeries play a critical role in healthcare, and periodic measurement and analysis of hospital statistics can provide valuable insights for policymaking and quality improvement. This study aimed to assess the frequency of emergency surgeries and associated factors in patients admitted to the general surgery department.
Objective In this study, our aim was to evaluate the frequency of emergency surgeries and the factors associated with them in patients admitted to the general surgery department.
Methods This analytical cross-sectional study was approved by the University Research Committee. Patient data, including demographics, type of surgery, and surgical complications, were collected from the hospital information system.
Results The study included patients with an average age of 16.511±40.41. Most surgical complications observed in >90% of patients were classified as grade 1 or 2.
Conclusion In recent years, the rate of non-traumatic emergency surgery has declined. Gastrointestinal surgeries, such as appendectomy, colorectal surgery, cholecystectomy, and hernia repair, were the most common types of emergency surgeries observed in this study. Considering the financial burden and complications associated with these surgeries, identifying the factors contributing to complications and prolonged hospital stays can aid in healthcare decision-making and planning. The type of surgery performed is a significant factor associated with complications and length of hospitalization.