Influence of robotics in surgical complication rate in elderly population with rectal cancer.

CONCLUSIONS: Robotic approach does not decrease complications in elderly population and conversion is similar in these age groups. So we should not rule out robotic surgery in elderly patients, although we must select each case with a multidisciplinary approach.
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Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research - September 9, 2019 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Ramallo-Solis I, Jimenez-Rodriguez RM, Reyes-Diaz ML, Diaz-Pavon JM, Vazquez-Monchul JM, Garcia-Cabrera AM, Padillo J, de la Portilla F Tags: Aging Clin Exp Res Source Type: research