Postoperative complications in individuals aged 70 and over undergoing elective surgery for colorectal cancer

201747 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Katleen Fagard · KU Leuven

Julie Casaer · KU Leuven

Albert Wolthuis · KU Leuven

Johan Flamaing · KU Leuven

Koen Milisen · KU Leuven

J.‐P. Lobelle · Avecom (Belgium)

Hans Wildiers · KU Leuven

Abstract

This study shows that in-hospital medical and surgical complications after surgery for colorectal cancer in patients ≥ 70 years old are frequent and that complications lead to less favourable outcomes.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Frailty in Older Adults Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Colorectal Disease

Volume 19, Issue 9, pp. O329-O338

DOI: 10.1111/codi.13821

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