Perioperative Care and Short-term Outcomes of Colorectal Surgery in Addis Abeba

Perioperative Care and Short-term Outcomes of Colorectal Surgery: A Prospective Study From Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital in Addis Abeba Ethiopia

Observational cohort study of adult patients undergoing colorectal surgery at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital in Addis Abeba for 3 months.

Observational prospective cohort study, including all adult (≥18) patients undergoing colorectal surgery at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital in Addis Abeba for 3 months. Variables are patients' characteristics, risk factors, investigations, types of operations, level of training of surgeon, and postoperative management. The data collection is conducted at admission, day of surgery, and discharge. The primary outcomes are in-hospital complications and length of stay, and the secondary outcomes are perioperative management.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age ≥18 years
• Willingness and ability to give informed consent
• Admitted to the surgical department at TASH (elective or in an emergency) and operated for a colorectal condition

Exclusion Criteria:

-Emergency conditions usually managed in general surgery, e.g., perianal conditions and adhesive small bowel obstruction