Postoperative complications can vary depending on the type of surgery and patient factors. Common complications include:
Infections: Surgical site infections or systemic infections such as sepsis. Bleeding: Hemorrhage or excessive bleeding during or after surgery. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): Formation of blood clots in the deep veins, usually in the legs. Pneumonia: Lung infection, particularly in patients who have undergone thoracic or abdominal surgeries. Postoperative Delirium: Acute confusion and cognitive dysfunction, especially in elderly patients.
