Health-related quality of life is a predictor of readmission following emergency laparotomy.

Background: Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is a multidimensional concept used to examine the impact of patient-perceived health status on quality of life. Patients' perception of illness affects outcomes in both medical and elective surgical patients; however, not much is known about how HRQoL effects outcomes in the emergency surgical setting. This study aimed to examine if patient-reported HRQoL was a predictor of unplanned readmission after emergency laparotomy.

Feasibility of app-based home monitoring after abdominal surgery: A systematic review.

Background: Abdominal surgery presents great challenges postoperatively. Considering financial healthcare constraints, the use of mobile applications has received increased interest. This systematic review was conducted to assess and report the feasibility of app-based home monitoring after abdominal surgery.

The prognostic value of surgical delay in patients undergoing major emergency abdominal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Mortality following major emergency abdominal surgery is high. Surgical delay is regarded as an important modifiable prognostic factor. Current care-bundles aim at reducing surgical delay, most often using a six-hour cut-off.