To document the occurrence and pattern of redo procedures after abdominal surgeries, in elective and emergency setup

India Abdominal surgeries are the most common procedure performed in general surgical practice. In emergency settings surgeries for intestinal obstruction, intestinal perforation(s), acute appendicitis are common whereas hepato-biliary, pancreatic diseases and gut malignancies are common indications for routine abdominal surgeries. All these procedures are prone to complications and may require redo surgery after them. Aims and objectives 1. To document the occurrence and pattern of redo procedures after abdominal surgeries, in elective and emergency setup. 2. To determine the spectrum of co-morbid factors and post-operative complications leading to redo procedure and their impact on the outcome in terms of morbidity and mortality. 3. To suggest plan(s) of management for future reference in light of findings and conclusions drawn from the present study. Material and methods: This study was conducted in the Post Graduate Department of Surgery, Government Medical College, Jammu. All the patients undergoing abdominal surgeries in Post Graduate Department of Surgery, GMC Jammu requiring re-exploration during the same admission or early post-operative period (six weeks) were included in the study. Results and conclusions: It is suggested that redo surgeries should be planned and executed at the earliest to minimise the resultant morbidity and mortality. In the era of modern critical care settings intensive post operative care and monitoring should improve the outcome following these procedures.