Surgical and functional outcomes and survival following Colon Cancer surgery in the aged: a study protocol for a prospective, observational multicentre study

Surgical and functional outcomes and survival following Colon Cancer surgery in the aged: a study protocol for a prospective, observational multicentre study

Abstract Background The number of colorectal cancer patients increases with age. The decision to go through major surgery can be challenging for the aged patient and the surgeon because of the heterogeneity within the older population. Differences in preoperative physical and cognitive status can af...

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Main Authors: Susanna Niemeläinen, Heini Huhtala, Anu Ehrlich, Jyrki Kössi, Esa Jämsen, Marja Hyöty
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Colon cancer
Surgery
Aged patients
Functional ability, short-term outcome
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-021-08454-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-021-08454-8

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