Low serum creatinine levels are associated with major post-operative complications in patients undergoing surgery with gynecologic oncologists
Connor C Wang,
Sonya Bharadwa,
Olivia W Foley
et al.
Abstract:ObjectiveSerum creatinine is a byproduct of muscle metabolism, and low creatinine is postulated to be associated with diminished muscle mass. This study examined the association between low pre-operative serum creatinine and post-operative outcomes.MethodsThis retrospective cohort study utilized the 2014–2021 National Surgical Quality Improvement Program to identify patients undergoing surgery with gynecologic oncologists. Patients with missing pre-operative creatinine, end-stage renal disease, sepsis, septic … Show more
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