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Short-term outcomes of laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer in the elderly versus non-elderly: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Nobuaki HoshinoYudai FukuiKoya HidaYoshiharu Sakai
Published in: International journal of colorectal disease (2019)
Laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer is mostly safe for elderly patients as well as non-elderly patients. Preoperative comorbidities or poor physical capacity should be cared for in the elderly.
Keyphrases
  • laparoscopic surgery
  • middle aged
  • community dwelling
  • physical activity
  • patients undergoing