The impact of geriatric-specific variables on long-term outcomes in patients with hepatopancreatobiliary and colorectal cancer selected for resection.
Amber L JamesCourtney M LattimoreChristopher L CramerEric T MubangFlorence E TurrentineVictor M ZaydfudimPublished in: European journal of surgical oncology : the journal of the European Society of Surgical Oncology and the British Association of Surgical Oncology (2024)
Geriatric-specific variables, living alone and use of a mobility aid, were associated with discharge to a facility. A surrogate signing consent and discharge to a facility were associated with 1-year mortality. These findings underscore the importance of preoperative patient selection and optimization, efficacious discharge planning, and informed decision-making in the care of elderly cancer patients.