Frailty is a prognostic factor of post‐operative death and complications following colorectal cancer surgery. Frailty assessment is not routinely performed, hence, the prevalence is unknown. The aim of this study… Click to show full abstract
Frailty is a prognostic factor of post‐operative death and complications following colorectal cancer surgery. Frailty assessment is not routinely performed, hence, the prevalence is unknown. The aim of this study was to establish the presence of frailty in patients aged ≥ 70 years, and to analyse differences in post‐operative outcome comparing frail and non‐frail elderly patients.
Keywords:
colorectal cancer;
frailty;
post operative;
following colorectal
Journal Title: Journal of Surgical Oncology
Year Published: 2025
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Journal Title: Journal of Surgical Oncology
Year Published: 2025
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