Medicine

The impact of frailty on postoperative outcomes in individuals aged 65 and over undergoing elective surgery for colorectal cancer: A systematic review.

K. Fagard, S. Léonard, Mieke Deschodt, E. Devriendt, A. Wolthuis, H. Prenen, J. Flamaing, K. Milisen, H. Wildiers, C. Kenis

2016.11.1Journal of Geriatric Oncology

DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2016.06.001

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Assessment of frailty in colorectal oncology seems important to determine operative risks and benefits and to guide perioperative management because frailty is associated with a greater risk of postoperative adverse outcomes.

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FAGARD, K., et al. The impact of frailty on postoperative outcomes in individuals aged 65 and over undergoing elective surgery for colorectal cancer: A systematic review. Journal of Geriatric Oncology, 2016, 7 6: 479–491.