Laparoscopic Resection for Rectal Cancer in a Centenarian: A Case Report Highlighting the Importance of Functional Independence over Chronological Age

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Laparoscopic resection for rectal cancer can be performed safely in centenarians, emphasizing the importance of functional independence over chronological age. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.CHALLENGES_CONSENSUS.

Asahi Tokinaga; Fuminori Teraishi; Naoki Onoda; Koki Omoto; Ryuji Takahashi; Hiroki Okabayashi; Masashi Utsumi; Hideaki Miyaso; Shinya Otsuka; Masaru Inagaki

doi:10.70352/scrj.cr.25-0653

January 1, 2026Surgical Case ReportsOpen Access

Laparoscopic Resection for Rectal Cancer in a Centenarian: A Case Report Highlighting the Importance of Functional Independence over Chronological Age

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Key Points

To highlight the feasibility and importance of laparoscopic resection for rectal cancer in a centenarian, emphasizing functional independence.
Case report of laparoscopic resection performed on a centenarian with rectal cancer
Assessment of patient functional status and overall health before the surgery
Monitoring post-operative recovery and outcomes
Successful laparoscopic resection of rectal cancer without major complications
Patient maintained functional independence post-surgery
Demonstrated that age should not be the sole factor in surgical decision-making

Implication

A case report demonstrates successful surgical intervention addressing rectal cancer in a centenarian, suggesting health over age matters.

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Laparoscopic resection for rectal cancer in a centenarian is extraordinarily rare, with only a few cases of elective curative surgery reported worldwide. As the global population ages, the number of centenarians with malignancies is increasing; however, surgical intervention in this age group remains controversial due to frailty and limited physiological reserve.

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Tokinaga et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Laparoscopic Resection for Rectal Cancer in a Centenarian: A Case Report Highlighting the Importance of Functional Independence over Chronological Age

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Laparoscopic Resection for Rectal Cancer in a Centenarian: A Case Report Highlighting the Importance of Functional Independence over Chronological Age

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Cite This Study

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