Evaluating neonatal surgical outcomes using the Clavien-Dindo classification: A multicentre study of complications and risk ractors in a middle-income country.

The Clavien-Dindo classification proved practical for quantifying neonatal surgical complications and clarifying severity patterns in an LMIC setting. Prematurity emerged as the key determinant of adverse outcomes, underlining the importance of integrated neonatal care to mitigate perioperative risks. These findings provide benchmarks for quality improvement and resource allocation to enhance neonatal surgical care in resource-limited environments.