Complications of Surgical Geriatrics Hospitalized in the Orinoco Region (SURGER)

January 20, 2026 updated by: Norton Perez-Gutierrez, MD, Hospital Departamental de Villavicencio

Surgical Geriatrics o Geriatric Surgery? Outcomes in a Novel Hospital Model of Attention. A Comparative Cohort Study.

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.

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Introduction: The increase in patients' life expectancy increases the likelihood that older adults will undergo surgical procedures. This underscores the need for comprehensive care that considers the special needs of this age group, delivered by a collaborative team, to achieve improved outcomes and provide quality care. The aim of the study is to compare the factors associated with adverse outcomes in geriatric patients undergoing surgical procedures.

Methodology: An observational, retrospective cohort study will be conducted at the Hospital Departamental de Villavicencio and the Clinica Primavera between August 2026 and July 2027. Discharged records of older adult patients (65 years and older) admitted to surgical specialties, both emergency and elective, will be included. Patients with the codes S720, S324, S730, S731, S770, S772, S797, and S798 in the tenth edition of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD 10th) will be included. Patients with the codes K472, K573, K574, K758, and K579 will also be included. These codes were slected as hip fractures and colonic diverticular disease are typical in older adults. The outcomes to be studied will be mortality, length of hospital stay, need for ICU admissions, and ICU length of stay. Study variables will include demographic data, surgical diagnosis, surgical specialty, comorbidities, and complications, as defined by the Clavien-Dindo classification. A comparison of the cohort before and after the implementation of a surgical and geriatric program will be performed.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

150

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

  • Colombia
    • Meta Department
      • Villavicencio, Meta Department, Colombia, 50001
        • Hospital Departamental de Villavicencio
        • Contact:
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Norton Perez, MD
        • Contact:

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

All adults discharged from the surgical wards in the study period.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adults
  • Hospitalized in the surgical ward
  • Surgical procedures

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Derived to other institution
  • Operated previously in other institution

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
First period
Period previous to the implementation of the geriatric surgical program
Other: Hip fractures
Geriatric patients with surgical operations for hip fractures or colonic diverticular disease previos or posterior to the implementation of a geriatric surgical program
Second period
Period posterior to the implementation of a geriatric surgical program

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Mortality
Time Frame: 28 days
All-cause mortality within 28 days of the surgical procedure
28 days

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Complications
Time Frame: 28 days
Complications within 28-days of the surgical procedure
28 days

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Hospital Departamental de Villavicencio

Collaborators

Cooperative University of Colombia

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Norton Perez, Hospital Departamental de Villavicencio

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

August 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

July 31, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 31, 2027

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 20, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 20, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

January 28, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

January 28, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 20, 2026

Last Verified

January 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • GRIVI_2026_01_SURG_GERIATRICS

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

UNDECIDED

IPD Plan Description

It contains sensitive information about patients.

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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