Study on Relation between Preoperative Serum Albumin Levels and Postoperative Outcome in Emergency Abdominal Surgeries

Dr. Gottipati Linga Vani, Dr. K. Suhas

Abstract: Background: Serum albumin is a sensitive indicator of nutritional and systemic inflammatory status. Hypoalbuminemia is common in emergency surgical patients and may influence postoperative outcomes. Aim: To evaluate the relationship between preoperative serum albumin levels and postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing emergency abdominal surgeries. Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted on 100 patients undergoing emergency abdominal surgery. Patients were grouped based on preoperative serum albumin levels: Group A (≥3.5 g/dL) and Group B (<3.5 g/dL). Postoperative outcomes such as wound infection, duration of hospital stay, anastomotic leak, and mortality were assessed and compared. Results: 1) Wound infection: 12% in Group A vs 42% in Group B (2) Hospital stay: Mean of 6.2 ± 1.3 days (Group A) vs 11.7 ± 3.5 days (Group B) (3) Anastomotic leak: 2% in Group A vs 10% in Group B (4) Mortality: 0% in Group A vs 8% in Group B. Statistical analysis showed significant association (p<0.05) between hypoalbuminemia and poor postoperative outcomes. Conclusion: Preoperative hypoalbuminemia is a significant predictor of adverse postoperative outcomes in emergency abdominal surgeries. Early nutritional assessment and correction may improve surgical prognosis.

Keywords: Serum Albumin, Emergency Surgery, Postoperative Outcome, Hypoalbuminemia, Prognosis

How to Cite?: Dr. Gottipati Linga Vani, Dr. K. Suhas, "Study on Relation between Preoperative Serum Albumin Levels and Postoperative Outcome in Emergency Abdominal Surgeries", Volume 14 Issue 8, August 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1430-1431, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25825165548, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25825165548