This study analyzed records of 200 patients who underwent hepatobiliary surgery to identify factors that contribute to lower extremity venous thromboembolism (VTE). 19 patients (9.50%) developed lower extremity deep vein thrombosis. Univariate analysis revealed significant differences between the study group and the control group in terms of age, body mass index, previous thromboembolic history, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia, smoking history, times of lower extremity venipuncture, operation time, postoperative bedrest time, postoperative platelet count, postoperative D-dimer level, and postoperative C-reactive protein level (P<0.05). Multivariable logistic regression analysis identified age ≥60 years, body mass index ≥24 kg/m2, previous history of thromboembolism, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, smoking history, number of lower extremity venipunctures ≥5, operation time ≥2 hours, postoperative bedrest time ≥48 hours, postoperative blood platelet count ≥300×109/L, postoperative D-dimer level ≥200 g/L, and postoperative C-reactive protein ≥8.0 mg/L as significant predisposing factors for lower extremity VTE. The study concludes that patients undergoing hepatobiliary surgery are at an increased risk of developing lower extremity VTE, and prevention strategies must be tailored to each patient's unique set of risk factors. This includes careful management of postoperative bed rest, monitoring of platelet count, D-dimer and C-reactive protein levels, controlling hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, and cessation of smoking. This study highlights the importance of early identification of patients at high risk of lower extremity VTE following hepatobiliary surgery and comprehensive prevention measures.
Keywords: Hepatobiliary surgery; lower extremity deep venous thrombosis; postoperative complications; risk factors.