Burden of Geriatric Events Among Older Adults Undergoing Major Cancer Surgery [Health Services and Outcomes]

Conclusion Many older patients who receive cancer-directed surgery experience a geriatric event, particularly those who undergo major abdominal surgery. These events are linked to operative morbidity, prolonged hospitalization, and more expensive health care. As our population ages, efforts focused on addressing conditions and complications that are more common in older adults will be essential to delivering high-quality cancer care.
Source: Journal of Clinical Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tags: Population and observational studies (SEER, WHI observational, etc.), Geriatric Oncology, Quality of Care Health Services and Outcomes Source Type: research