Short-term outcomes of minimally invasive surgery in older colorectal cancer patients in the era of enhanced recovery after surgery: is a "one-size-fits-all" strategy sufficient?

Key Points

• This research aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of minimally invasive surgery for colorectal cancer in older adults.
• Evaluated minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Included patients aged 65-80 years
• Assessed outcomes under the enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) framework
• Minimally invasive surgery is safe for older colorectal cancer patients
• Shows effective recovery outcomes in the evaluated age group