Patient outcomes after surgery in 17 Latin American countries (LASOS): a 7 day prospective cohort study
Background Access to safe surgical treatment across Latin America is limited by underfunded and fragmented health systems. Epidemiological data are required to describe surgical activity and patient outcomes. Methods We did this 7 day prospective cohort study in 17 Latin American countries, collecting data describing inpatient surgery in adults (aged ≥18 years). The primary outcome […]