Key result
Age ≥75 years was associated with a higher overall complication rate (OR 2.71) but no significant difference in severe complications compared to younger patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal resection.
Why the study?
Does laparoscopic colorectal cancer resection in elderly patients (≥75 years) have similar safety and feasibility compared to younger patients?
Population
916 patients who underwent elective laparoscopic colorectal cancer resection between January 2007 and…
Comparison
Laparoscopic colorectal cancer resection in… vs Laparoscopic colorectal cancer resection in…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
median 33 months (range 1 to 65 months)
Authors
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Supports laparoscopic colorectal resection feasibility in selected elderly patients; leaves open need for randomized trials to guide practice.
Cohort (n=916)
No
Does laparoscopic colorectal cancer resection in elderly patients (≥75 years) have similar safety and feasibility compared to younger patients?
Odds Ratio: 2.71 (95% CI 1.32–5.54)
Absolute Event Rate: 12% vs 6.2%
p-value: p=0.006
Laparoscopic colorectal cancer resection is safe and feasible in elderly patients (≥75 years), with no significant increase in severe complications or hospital stay compared to younger patients.
Jeong et al. (2013) conducted a cohort in Colorectal cancer (n=916). Age ≥75 years vs. Age <75 years was evaluated on Overall postoperative complications (OR 2.71, 95% CI 1.32-5.54, p=0.006). Age ≥75 years was associated with a higher overall complication rate (OR 2.71) but no significant difference in severe complications compared to younger patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal resection.
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