Octogenarians undergoing cholecystectomy demonstrate significantly higher risks of serious complications and mortality compared to younger patients. In a national analysis of 288,705 cases, octogenarians exhibited increased rates of open procedures, longer hospital stays, and a 3.29 times greater risk of mortality. Minimally invasive surgery emerged as a protective factor against complications, while functional dependence was linked to higher morbidity. These findings underscore the need for careful preoperative assessment of functional status in elderly patients.
Journal Article by Lee EKS, Verhoeff K (…) Anderson B et 5 al. in J Gastrointest Surg
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