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Review
. 2020 Jun;11(3):540-544.
doi: 10.21037/jgo.2020.02.02.

Minimally invasive surgery in the geriatric patient with colon cancer

James Chi-Yong Ngu  1 , Li-Jen Kuo  2 , Nan Zun Teo  1
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Review

Minimally invasive surgery in the geriatric patient with colon cancer

James Chi-Yong Ngu et al. J Gastrointest Oncol. 2020 Jun.

Abstract

As the global population ages, the number of geriatric patients requiring surgery for colon cancer would inevitably increase. Radical oncological surgery in the elderly colorectal cancer patient has been recognized to be associated with a higher rate of postoperative complications and mortality compared to the young. While less aggressive management options may be reasonable in patients with limited life expectancy and significant comorbidities, many elderly patients have preserved function despite their chronological age. The advances in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) now provide a feasible means of achieving safe oncological treatment for these geriatric patients. This review focuses on the evidence behind MIS in the geriatric patient with colon cancer.

Keywords: Laparoscopy (LAP); colorectal; elderly; geriatric.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of Interest: All authors have completed the ICMJE uniform disclosure form (available at http://dx.doi.org/10.21037/10.21037/jgo.2020.02.02). The series “Current Strategies in Colon Cancer Management” was commissioned by the editorial office without any funding or sponsorship. NZT and JCYN served as the unpaid Guest Editors of the series. The other author has no other conflicts of interest to declare.

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