Why the study?
Does laparoscopic colorectal surgery have similar safety and complication rates in patients older than 70 years compared to younger patients?
Population
298 patients who underwent elective laparoscopic or laparoscopic-assisted colorectal procedures, divided…
Comparison
Laparoscopic or laparoscopic-assisted colorectal… vs Laparoscopic or laparoscopic-assisted colorectal…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
Perioperative/hospitalization period
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Supports similar safety in older patients; leaves open need for randomized confirmation.
Does laparoscopic colorectal surgery have similar safety and complication rates in patients older than 70 years compared to younger patients?
Laparoscopic colorectal surgery is safe and feasible in patients older than 70 years, with complication and conversion rates similar to those of younger patients.
Schwandner et al. (1999) studied this question.
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