The study evaluated the impact of frailty on complications and length of stay after minimally invasive adrenalectomy surgery. It found that frailty, rather than age, was a better predictor of adverse outcomes. The study included 8,693 patients who underwent the surgery, and the results showed low 30-day mortality and complication rates. Frailty was associated with higher rates of complications, while age did not have a significant impact.
Journal Article by Ahuja V, Gibson C, Machado N and King JT in BMC Surg
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