Optimizing the management of elderly colorectal surgery patients

Surg Today. 2010 Nov;40(11):999-1010. doi: 10.1007/s00595-010-4354-5. Epub 2010 Nov 3.

Abstract

With the ever increasing number of geriatric surgical patients, there is a need to develop efficient processes that address all of the potential issues faced by patients during the perioperative period. This article explores the physiological changes in elderly surgical patients and the outcomes achieved after major abdominal surgery. Perioperative management strategies for elderly surgical patients in line with the practices of the Geriatric Surgical Team of Alexandra Health, Singapore, are also presented. A coordinated transdisciplinary approach best tackles the complexities encountered in these patients.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aging / physiology*
  • Colon / surgery*
  • Digestive System Surgical Procedures*
  • Humans
  • Interdisciplinary Communication
  • Patient Care Team
  • Perioperative Care / methods
  • Perioperative Care / standards*
  • Rectum / surgery*
  • Risk Assessment
  • Singapore
  • Treatment Outcome