[Safety Evaluation of Laparoscopic-Assisted Colorectomy for Colorectal Carcinoma in Patients Older than 70 Years].

Authors :: Nakazono M
Aoyama T
Kano K
Maezawa Y
Atsumi Y
Kazama K
Katayama Y
Fujikawa H
Hayashi T
Yamada T
Sato T
Yamamoto N
Ozawa Y
Rino Y
Masuda M
Source :: Gan to kagaku ryoho. Cancer & chemotherapy [Gan To Kagaku Ryoho] 2016 Nov; Vol. 43 (12), pp. 1644-1646.
Publication Year :: 2016
Abstract: Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety of laparoscopic-assisted colorectomy(LAC)for elderly patients more than 70 years old.<br />Methods: The outcomes of 131 patients more than 70 years old who underwent LAC between April 2013 and March 2014 were retrospectively analyzed.Morbidity and mortality were evaluated using the Clavien-Dindo classification.<br />Results: Postoperative complications exceeding Grade II in the Clavien-Dindo classification were found in 20 patients(15.3%).No mortalities were observed in this study.<br />Conclusions: LAC can be performed safely for elderly patients older than 70 years.

Subjects :: Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Female
Humans
Laparoscopy
Male
Postoperative Complications
Retrospective Studies
Treatment Outcome
Colectomy adverse effects
Colorectal Neoplasms surgery

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