Age is an independent risk factor for increased morbidity in elective colorectal cancer surgery despite an ERAS protocol.

Dedrick Kok Hong ChanJia Jun AngJarrod Kah Hwee TanDaryl Kai Ann Chia

Published in: Langenbeck's archives of surgery (2020)

Elderly patients are intrinsically at risk for increased complications, longer time to soft diet and longer hospital stay. ERAS protocols may need to be specifically tailored for elderly patients.

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