Comprehensive multidisciplinary care program for elderly colorectal cancer patients: “From prehabilitation to independence”

ConclusionsMultidisciplinary care for elderly colorectal cancer patients that includes prehabilitation and rehabilitation is feasible and may contribute to lower complications and reduced length of stay. This study did not show a clear benefit of implementing a comprehensive care program including both prehabilitation and rehabilitation. Dedicated multidisciplinary care seems the key attributer to favorable outcomes of CRC surgery in elderly patients.
Source: European Journal of Surgical Oncology (EJSO) - Category: Surgery Source Type: research