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Prospective study on surgical site infections in major oncologic resections

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The incidence, risk factors, and microbiological profile of surgical site infections (SSIs) in 142 patients undergoing major oncologic resections across gastrointestinal, breast, and head and neck malignancies is of interest. The overall SSI rate was 19.7%, with the highest incidence seen in gastrointestinal surgeries. Prolonged operative time, high ASA grade, and preoperative hypoalbuminemia were significant predictors of SSI. Most infections were caused by gram-negative organisms, with E. coli and Klebsiella species predominant. Thus, the importance of preoperative optimization and tailored antibiotic strategies in oncology surgery is shown.

Source: Bioinformation

DOI: 10.6026/973206300213231

Authors: Poornima Venkatraman, Vishal Mruthyunjaya Kalmani, Arundhati Maindola, Yeruva Bheemeswara Reddy, Dhyaneshwar Ra, Malavika Sajeev