Risk Factors Associated With Postoperative Mortality Among COVID-19 Positive Patients: Results of 3027 Operations and Procedures

Objective: To investigate the predictors of postoperative mortality in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)–positive patients. Background: COVID-19–positive patients have more postoperative complications. Studies investigating the risk factors for postoperative mortality in COVID-19–positive patients are limited. Methods: COVID-19–positive patients who underwent surgeries/procedures in Cleveland Clinic between January 2020 and March 2021 were identified retrospectively. The primary outcome was postoperative/procedural 30-day mortality. Secondary outcomes were length of stay, intensive care unit admission, and 30-day readmission. Results: A total of 2543 patients who underwent 3027 surgeries/procedures were included. Total 48.5% of the patients were male. The mean age was 57.8 (18.3) years. A total of 71.2% had at least 1 comorbidity. Total 78.7% of the cases were elective. The median operative time was 94 (47.0–162) minutes and mean length of stay was 6.43 (13.4) days. Postoperative/procedural mortality rate was 4.01%. Increased age [odds ratio (OR): 1.66, 95% CI, 1.4–1.98; P
Source: Annals of Surgery - Category: Surgery Tags: COVID-19 Source Type: research