March 3, 2026

Non-Tobacco Nicotine Dependence Is Associated With Increased Postoperative Complications Following Abdominoplasty: A Propensity Score–Matched Analysis of a Multi-Institutional Database

NZNir ZontagHebrew University of Jerusalem RSRon SkorochodHebrew University of Jerusalem YWYoram Wolf

Key Points

Increased risk of surgical site complications correlates with non-tobacco nicotine dependence.
Patients with nicotine dependence showed higher readmission rates and opioid consumption within 90 days.
Utilization of propensity score matching analyzed a multi-institutional database to evaluate outcomes.
Implications highlight the need for screening and intervention strategies during pre-operative assessments.

Abstract

Non-tobacco nicotine dependence is associated with increased risk of surgical site complications, readmission and opioid consumption within 90 days post-operatively. Screening for NTND is required during pre-operative consultations and strategies aimed at mitigating the negative effect must be considered.

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