Frailty Index Successful in Predicting Morbidity in Elective Hernia Repair Patients

Researchers conducted a retrospective analysis using the Modified Frailty Index (MFI) to assess postoperative outcomes in elective hernia repair patients. The study included 14,125 robust patients and 1704 frail patients. Frail patients had higher in-hospital mortality, postoperative morbidity, longer hospital stays, higher healthcare costs, and were less likely to be discharged home. The findings suggest that the MFI may serve as a reliable predictor of postoperative morbidity and mortality, aiding in patient education and identification of high-risk individuals who could benefit from tailored prehabilitation.