Postoperative acute kidney injury and serum creatinine: still central, still limited
Abstract
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery.Various recent studies using modern standardized classifications for AKI reported a variable incidence of AKI after major abdominal surgery ranging from 3 to 35%.Several patient-related, procedure-related factors and postoperative complications were identified as risk factors for AKI in this setting.AKI following major abdominal surgery has been shown to be associated with poor short-and long-term outcomes.Herein, we provide a contemporary and critical review of AKI after major abdominal surgery focusing on its incidence, risk factors, pathogeny and outcomes.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Acute Kidney Injury Research
Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes
Muscle and Compartmental Disorders
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Acute and Critical Care
- Volume
- 41
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 183–185
- Publication date
- 27 February 2026
- Language
- EN