Basic geriatric principles for colorectal surgeons: How to optimize assessment and care of older patients in the perioperative period

ConclusionFrail older adults with colorectal cancer need a tailored approach from pre-treatment assessment until discharge after surgery, and co-management with a geriatrician is recommended. If this is not possible, surgeons treating frail older patients may improve care by adapting some geriatric principles.
Source: European Journal of Surgical Oncology (EJSO) - Category: Surgery Source Type: research