Is Lung Surgery a Good Option for Octogenarians?

Conclusions Resective lung surgery is feasible and safe in selected patients over 80 years of age. In our experience, squamous cell carcinoma was the most frequent tumor. The most common procedure was lobectomy which is a safe technique with a low complication rate in elderly patients. Pneumonectomy should be avoided, as we have found a significant association with perioperative mortality.
Source: Cirugia Espanola - Category: Surgery Source Type: research