Frailty Predicts Loss of Independence After Liver Surgery
Author Type(s)
Resident/Fellow
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-1-2022
DOI
10.1007/s11605-022-05513-8
Journal Title
Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Department
Surgery
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Loss of independence (LOI) is a significant concern in patients undergoing liver surgery. Although the risks of morbidity and mortality have been well studied, there is a dearth of data regarding the risk of LOI. Therefore, this study aimed to assess predictors of LOI after liver surgery.
METHODS: This study utilized the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) data from 2015 to 2018 from a retrospective cohort study of patients undergoing liver resections. LOI was defined as the change from preoperative functional independence to the postoperative discharge requirement in a post-care facility. Frailty was defined using the modified frailty index-5 (mFI-5).
RESULTS: A total of 22,463 patients underwent hepatectomy via the NSQIP during the study period. In total, 22,067 participants were included in the analysis. A total of 4.7% of patients had LOI after surgery and were discharged to a rehabilitation center or nursing facility. mFI-1 was an independent predictor of LOI (OR:2.2 [1.9-4.3]). However, the odds for LOI were higher (OR:5.1[2.5-8.2]) in patients with mFI ≥ 2.
CONCLUSION: LOI is an important outcome of liver surgery. Frailty is a predictor of LOI and should be used as a guide to inform patients about the potential outcomes.
Recommended Citation
Jehan, F., Pandit, V., Khreiss, M., Joseph, B., & Aziz, H. (2022). Frailty Predicts Loss of Independence After Liver Surgery. Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, 26 (12), 2496-2502. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-022-05513-8
