Octogenarians Exhibit Quality Of Life Improvement But Increased Morbidity After Paraesophageal Hernia Repair

ConclusionOctogenarians who undergo eLPEHR exhibit significant improvement in quality of life and symptom burden but may experience increased morbidity, suggesting a role for watchful waiting in this population.SummarySymptom burden, quality of life, and immediate post-operative morbidity was compared between octogenarians and younger patients undergoing elective laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair at a single institution. While exhibiting comparable post-operative improvement in symptom burden and quality of life, octogenarians experience higher post-operative morbidity. This may suggest a role for watchful waiting in the elderly population.Graphical abstract
Source: The American Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research