Geriatric Assessment in Colorectal Surgery: A  Systematic Review

The prevalence of colorectal surgery among older adults is expected to rise due to the aging population. Geriatric conditions (e.g., frailty) are risk factors for poor surgical outcomes. The goal of this systematic review is to examine how current literature describes geriatric assessment interventions in colorectal surgery and associated outcomes.

Source: Journal of Surgical Research - February 16, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Christy E. Cauley, Aubrey Samost-Williams, Lisa Philpotts, Mary Brindle, Zara Cooper, Christine S. Ritchie Tags: Review Source Type: research