The impact of frailty on outcomes following laparoscopic repair of 'giant' paraesophageal hernias.

Thomas Q XuJesse MaguireJon C Gould

Published in: Surgical endoscopy (2023)

Increased frailty as assessed by the mFI is correlated with length of stay and discharge destination following laparoscopic repair of giant PEH in patients > 65. Complication rates were comparable for both frail and non-frail cohorts.

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end stage renal disease
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