Value of geriatric screening and assessment in predicting postoperative complications in patients older than 70 years undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer

Conclusion In this study examining the predictive value of geriatric screening and GA in predicting CD≥2 30d-POCs, the G8 screening tool was associated in univariable analysis, but did not remain in multivariable analysis. In the G8≤14 group receiving GA, ADL was the only predictive GA variable.
Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research