Navigating long-term patient-reported outcomes after colorectal cancer surgery in older adults: ostomy, nutritional status, and living conditions as determinants in a prospective cohort study

Key Points

• This research aims to assess how stoma creation, nutritional status, and living conditions impact long-term outcomes in older adults after colorectal cancer surgery.
• Prospective cohort study involving older adults with colorectal cancer (CRC).
• Evaluated patient-reported outcomes related to stoma, BMI, and living conditions.
• Tailored interventions based on perioperative assessments.
• Stoma creation predicts long-term functional decline among older CRC patients.
• Low BMI is associated with deterioration in quality of life.
• Independent living is protective for maintaining function.