Frailty and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery: Initial Findings from Thailand’s First Surgical Frailty Study

Objective: Thailand’s aging population has led to an increase in elderly patients undergoing major surgery. Frailty is a key predictor of adverse surgical outcomes, but its impact in Thai patients remains underreported. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of frailty and its association wit...

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Published in:	Siriraj Medical Journal
Main Authors:	Gritin Gonggetyai, Nathawadi Techalertsuwan, Chawisa Nampoolsuksan, Thammawat Parakonthun, Jirawat Swangsri, Asada Methasate, Arunotai Siriussawakul, Onuma Chaiwat, Varalak Srinonprasert
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital 2025-08-01
Subjects:	Frailty Thai frailty index Upper gastrointestinal surgery Postoperative complication Perioperative mortality
Online Access:	https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/sirirajmedj/article/view/276025

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