Geographic Influences on Emergency Laparotomy Outcomes
Launched by UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH · Dec 16, 2013
Trial Information
Current as of June 10, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
The aim of this study is to explore the possibility that outcomes from emergency laparotomy may vary according to:
1. the urban-rural nature of the patient's home location and
2. travel time from hospital.
This is a retrospective study of all emergency laparotomies performed in Scotland during the period from 1st January 2001 - 31st December 2010. It will use routinely collected administrative data from the Information Services Division (ISD) of NHS National Services Scotland.
Emergency laparotomy will be defined as a non-elective abdominal procedure primarily on the gut tube; and such c...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • All patients aged 18 years or older who undergo emergency laparotomy within the study period
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Patients who are non-resident in Scotland
- • Multiple laparotomies on a single patient will not be counted as separate index events unless ≥6 months have passed between previous discharge and new hospital admission.
About University Of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh, a prestigious institution renowned for its commitment to research excellence and innovation, serves as a leading clinical trial sponsor dedicated to advancing healthcare through rigorous scientific inquiry. With a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration, the university facilitates cutting-edge clinical studies that aim to explore novel therapies and improve patient outcomes. Leveraging its extensive network of researchers, healthcare professionals, and state-of-the-art facilities, the University of Edinburgh is at the forefront of translating scientific discoveries into practical applications, thereby contributing significantly to the global medical community.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
All Scottish Surgical Units, , United Kingdom
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Ewen M Harrison, FRCS, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Edinburgh
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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