Impact of age and comorbidities on colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection outcomes: Large multicenter study in a Western cohort

Background and study aims: Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) has emerged as the standard treatment for colorectal lesions. Considering aging of the global population, we aimed to assess effectiveness and safety of colorectal ESD in patients aged ≥ 80 years compared with those aged 65 to 79 years in a large Western cohort. Patients and methods: We retrospectively enrolled patients aged > 64 years undergoing colorectal ESD, classifying them into a very elderly group (VE-Group, aged > 80 years) and elderly group (E-Group, 65-79 years). Procedure outcomes and safety were compared between the VE-Group and E-Group and between patients with comorbidities and those who were healthy (1-CM-Group and H-Group). Results: < 0.001; OR 2.3, 95% CI 1.5-3.6). Conclusions: Colorectal ESD is feasible in elderly patients. Physicians should consider delirium a possible AE in patients older than age 80 years. These findings, which bridge the gap between Asian and Western clinical data, underscore the importance of tailored pre-procedure and post-procedure assessments in a global clinical context.