Observational analysis found 92.1% survival at 30 days for elderly patients undergoing colonic resection, highlighting the potential for curative treatment.
Key Points
Survival rates were 92.1% at 30 days, indicating strong outcomes for elderly patients after surgery.
Among 76 patients, the median Charlson Co-morbidity Score was 7, suggesting many had significant health issues.
The most common procedure performed was right hemicolectomy, with 55.3% being laparoscopic, reflecting surgical trends.
Age alone should not exclude elderly patients from curative surgical treatment, as outcomes were favorable.