Frailty and cancer: current perspectives on assessment and monitoring
V Goede - Clinical interventions in aging, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Frailty, an age-related condition of increased vulnerability to acute endogenous or
exogenous stressors, is a key barrier to successful treatment of cancer in older people. In …
exogenous stressors, is a key barrier to successful treatment of cancer in older people. In …
[HTML][HTML] Minimally invasive surgery for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma: a systematic review of the short-and long-term results
G Berardi, A Lucarini, M Colasanti, G Mariano… - Cancers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The role of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for perihilar
cholangiocarcinoma (PHC) is still controversial. In this systematic review, we sought to …
cholangiocarcinoma (PHC) is still controversial. In this systematic review, we sought to …
Predicting functional recovery and quality of life in older patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery: Real-world data from the international GOSAFE Study
PURPOSE The GOSAFE study evaluates risk factors for failing to achieve good quality of life
(QoL) and functional recovery (FR) in older patients undergoing surgery for colon and rectal …
(QoL) and functional recovery (FR) in older patients undergoing surgery for colon and rectal …
[HTML][HTML] Impact of age and comorbidities on short-and long-term outcomes of patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer
G Turri, G Caliskan, C Conti, L Martinelli… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Background As the world population is progressively ageing, more and more elderly
patients will require cancer surgery. Although curative surgery is the treatment of choice for …
patients will require cancer surgery. Although curative surgery is the treatment of choice for …
Assessing the mFI-5 frailty score and functional status in geriatric patients undergoing inguinal hernia repairs
AZ Agathis, VG Bangla, CM Divino - Hernia, 2024 - Springer
Purpose The modified 5-factor frailty index (mFI-5) is a prognostic tool based on five
comorbidities from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Surgical Quality …
comorbidities from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Surgical Quality …
A 10-year review on older patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery: surgeon-led geriatric service and good quality surgery are drivers of good outcomes
Background Older age and frailty are associated with worse postoperative outcomes and
prolonged length of stay (LOS). In this study, we aimed to analyze the long-term outcomes …
prolonged length of stay (LOS). In this study, we aimed to analyze the long-term outcomes …
[HTML][HTML] Prospective, multi-institutional observational study of deterioration in activities of daily living in elderly patients after lung cancer surgery
H Takei, H Kunitoh, M Wakabayashi, T Kataoka… - JTO Clinical and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Introduction To determine the rate of deteriorating activities of daily living (ADL) and to
investigate predictive factors in elderly patients undergoing surgery for NSCLC. Methods …
investigate predictive factors in elderly patients undergoing surgery for NSCLC. Methods …
[HTML][HTML] Updates on the Management of Colorectal Cancer in Older Adults
CDJ O'Donnell, J Hubbard, Z Jin - Cancers, 2024 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The majority of cases of colorectal cancer occur in those over the age of
65. Treatment of colorectal cancer in older adults warrants specific considerations due to the …
65. Treatment of colorectal cancer in older adults warrants specific considerations due to the …
Health-related quality-of-life trajectories during/after surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy in patients with colon cancer
ERM Scheepers, GR Vink, AHW Schiphorst… - European Geriatric …, 2023 - Springer
Purpose This study aims to evaluate quality of life trajectory during the first year after surgical
treatment in patients with resectable primary colon cancer. Methods Patients with resectable …
treatment in patients with resectable primary colon cancer. Methods Patients with resectable …
Identifying risk factors for poor multidimensional recovery after major surgery: A systematic review
J Ou‐Young, S Boggett, D El Ansary… - Acta …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Traditional risk factors used for predicting poor postoperative recovery have focused on
postoperative complications, adverse symptoms (nausea, pain), length of hospital stay, and …
postoperative complications, adverse symptoms (nausea, pain), length of hospital stay, and …