Higher likelihood of non-home discharge in pancreatic cancer patients aged 80 years and above

In a study analyzing pancreatic cancer patients aged 80 years and above, it was found that non-home discharge after pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) was more than twice as likely to occur in this age group compared to those aged 65-79 years. Comorbidity factors such as COPD, hypertension, heart failure, and lower preoperative albumin were significantly associated with non-home discharge. Other factors included older age, female gender, higher ASA classification, preoperative dependent functional status, and transfer origin before PD. These findings suggest delayed or decreased return to baseline functional status for patients aged 80 years and above after PD.