Enhancing surgical outcomes in elderly gastric cancer patients: the role of comprehensive preoperative assessment and support

Enhancing surgical outcomes in elderly gastric cancer patients: the role of comprehensive preoperative assessment and support

Abstract Background As the prevalence of gastric cancer rises in aging populations, managing surgical risks and comorbidities in elderly patients presents a unique challenge. The Comprehensive Preoperative Assessment and Support (CPAS) program, through comprehensive preoperative assessments, aims to...

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Main Authors: Yuki Ushimaru, Shinnosuke Nagano, Ryohei Kawabata, Kazuhiro Nishikawa, Tomohira Takeoka, Akihiro Kitagawa, Nobuyoshi Ohara, Hideo Tomihara, Sakae Maeda, Mitsunobu Imasato, Shingo Noura, Atsushi Miyamoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-05-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Subjects:
Gastric cancer
Elderly patients
Geriatric assessment
Preoperative support
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12957-024-03421-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12957-024-03421-6

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