A systematic review of nine cohort studies involving 128,421 participants found that frailty is a strong predictor of postoperative outcomes following cholecystectomy. The analysis revealed frail patients have a 5.54 times increased risk of short-term mortality and a 2.65 times higher risk of postoperative morbidity compared to non-frail individuals. Incorporating frailty assessments into preoperative evaluations can enhance treatment strategies, ultimately improving outcomes for older adults undergoing this common surgery.
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