Colorectal cancer (CRC) in the elderly is extremely common but only a few clinicians are
familiar with the complexity of issues which present in the geriatric population. In this phase …

The aging population is an increasing healthcare concern in developing countries. In
Singapore, 25% of the local population are expected to be older than 65 years old by 2030 …

This review aims to define the most appropriate surgical approach and geriatric evaluation
for elderly patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). Surgery represents the main treatment for …

Background Age is one of the causes behind the undertreatment of elderly colorectal cancer
patients. The increase of mortality among elderly colorectal cancer (CRC) patients is due to …

Colorectal cancer (CRC) largely affects older individuals; almost half of cases occur in
patients> 75 years old. The incidence increases with advancing age, doubling every 7 years …

Older studies reported high rates of postoperative morbidity and mortality in the senior
population, which lead to a tendency to withhold curative surgery in the older population …

Colorectal cancer has a high incidence, and approximately 60% of colorectal cancer
patients are older than 70, with this incidence likely increasing in the near future. Elderly …

Background The effectiveness of surgery for colorectal cancer depends on it being carried
out safely, which allows most patients to return to productive lives, with an improved …

AIM: To compare the outcome of surgical treatment of colorectal adenocarcinoma in elderly
and younger patients. METHODS: The outcomes of 122 patients with colorectal …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of colorectal cancer
surgery among the elderly. Methods From March 2002 until February 2010, 434 patients …