Key result
In older patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery, a preoperative Flemish Triage Risk Screening Tool score ≥2 was associated with decreased quality of life at 3 months (OR 1.68; 95% CI 1.04-2.73; P=0.034).
Why the study?
To evaluate risk factors for failing to achieve good quality of life and functional recovery in older patients undergoing surgery for colon and rectal cancer.
What are the risk factors for failing to achieve good quality of life and functional recovery in older patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery?
Population
625 older patients undergoing major elective colorectal cancer surgery
Design
Prospective international cohort study
Follow-up
3/6 months
Authors
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Most older colorectal cancer surgery patients maintain QoL and independence; frailty tools and complications identify at-risk patients for counseling.
Cohort (n=625)
Yes
What are the risk factors for failing to achieve good quality of life and functional recovery in older patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery?
Odds Ratio: 1.68 (95% CI 1.04–2.73)
p-value: p=0.034
The majority of older patients maintain good quality of life and independence after colorectal cancer surgery, with baseline frailty and postoperative complications being key predictors of functional decline.
Montroni et al. (2023) conducted a cohort in Colon and rectal cancer (n=625). Preoperative Flemish Triage Risk Screening Tool (fTRST) ≥2 vs. fTRST <2 was evaluated on Decreased quality of life at 3 months (OR 1.68, 95% CI 1.04-2.73, p=0.034). In older patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery, a preoperative Flemish Triage Risk Screening Tool score ≥2 was associated with decreased quality of life at 3 months (OR 1.68; 95% CI 1.04-2.73; P=0.034).
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