A National study on the adoption of laparoscopic colorectal surgery in the elderly population: current state and value proposition
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DOI: 10.1007/s10151-019-02082-y
Abstract: The economic and clinical benefits of laparoscopic colorectal surgery are proven, yet may be underutilized in appropriate cases, especially in the elderly. Since the elderly constitute the greatest colorectal surgical volume, our goal was to… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; value proposition; laparoscopic colorectal; colorectal surgery ... See more keywords
Bariatric Surgery in the Elderly Patient: Safety and Short-time Outcome. A Case Match Analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s11695-018-03633-2
Abstract: BackgroundIndications and outcomes of bariatric surgery in the elderly remain controversial. We aimed to evaluate and compare safety and early outcomes of bariatric procedures in this age group.Study DesignWe performed a retrospective case-control study of… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; difference; safety; bariatric surgery ... See more keywords
Pituitary surgery in elderly patients: a safe and effective procedure
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DOI: 10.1007/s12020-021-02665-6
Abstract: The incidence of pituitary adenoma (PA) increases with age. Transsphenoidal surgery (TSS) in elderly patients is often considered to have greater risk compared to the younger population. The aim of this study is to compare… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; patients safe; elderly patients; pituitary surgery ... See more keywords
The changing landscape of general surgery in the elderly – trends over a decade in a tertiary centre in Singapore
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DOI: 10.1111/ans.17674
Abstract: An ageing population with higher rates of helping seeking behaviour and treatment utilization is a worldwide phenomenon with no exception to Singapore. As elderly patients are fast becoming an increasing large part of our surgical… read more here.
Keywords: elderly trends; changing landscape; surgery; general surgery ... See more keywords
Effects of Combined Spinal Epidural Anesthesia in Orthopaedic Surgery of Elderly Patients
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DOI: 10.1155/2022/3523172
Abstract: Objective Combined spinal epidural anesthesia (CSEA) is applied to lower limb orthopaedic surgery in the elderly. This study is aimed at exploring the effect of CSEA in orthopaedic surgery of elderly patients. Methods A total… read more here.
Keywords: observation group; group; anesthesia; control group ... See more keywords
Impact of Gastric Cancer Surgery in Elderly Patients
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DOI: 10.1159/000481404
Abstract: Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the validity of gastric cancer surgery in elderly patients. Methods: A total of 544 patients who underwent elective gastrectomy for gastric cancer were divided into an elderly group (age… read more here.
Keywords: cancer surgery; gastric cancer; group; elderly patients ... See more keywords
Colorectal surgery in the elderly: Does the extreme age determine the odds ratio of complications?
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DOI: 10.1200/jco.2018.36.15_suppl.e22046
Abstract: e22046Background: The human aging is an ongoing process, expressing a functional worsening, subjective or objective. Before to consider colorectal surgery in the elderly we have to assess the need ... read more here.
Keywords: age determine; colorectal surgery; elderly extreme; determine odds ... See more keywords
Impact of bariatric surgery in elderly patients with obesity.
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DOI: 10.1590/0100-6991e-20223299-en
Abstract: INTRODUCTION to evaluate the long-term impact of bariatric surgery in the elderly population. METHODS a retrospective study including all patients older than 60 years who underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) at our center and maintained… read more here.
Keywords: elderly patients; surgery; surgery elderly; impact bariatric ... See more keywords
Bariatric surgery in the elderly: A narrative review.
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DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.63.09.787
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Due to population ageing, the elderly obese population is increasing. Bariatric surgery is the standard treatment option for morbid obesity nowadays, but there is some controversy regarding its routine indication in the elderly population.… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; bariatric surgery; review; surgery elderly ... See more keywords
Endonasal endoscopic pituitary surgery in the elderly.
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DOI: 10.3171/2016.11.jns162286
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Pituitary adenomas are benign, slow-growing tumors that cause symptoms either through mass effect or hormone overproduction. The decision to operate on a healthy young person is relatively straightforward. In the elderly population, however, the… read more here.
Keywords: age; endonasal endoscopic; aged years; surgery elderly ... See more keywords
Perioperative Myocardial Injury/Infarction After Non-cardiac Surgery in Elderly Patients
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DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.910879
Abstract: At present, we have entered an aging society. Many diseases suffered by the elderly, such as malignant tumors, cardiovascular diseases, fractures, surgical emergencies and so on, need surgical intervention. With the improvement of Geriatrics, surgical… read more here.
Keywords: myocardial injury; elderly patients; infarction; postoperative myocardial ... See more keywords