Endoscopic Detection and Surgical Treatment of Colorectal Cancer in Octogenarians

Abstract

Background: Colorectal Cancer (CRC) in the elderly is being diagnosed and treated more frequently, as a consequence of longer life expectancy. However, patients aged over 80 years are diagnosed late and surgical treatment is often difficult or aimed to palliate symptoms. Aim of the present study was to report on the characteristics of elderly patients referred to the endoscopy of our surgical Unit and outcomes of surgical treatment compared with younger patients.