Impact of frailty on short-term postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Yao Zhou,
Xiao-Lei Zhang,
Hong-Xia Ni
et al.
Abstract:BACKGROUND
Colorectal cancer is a major global health challenge that predominantly affects older people. Surgical management, despite advancements, requires careful consideration of preoperative patient status for optimal outcomes.
AIM
To summarize existing evidence on the association of frailty with short-term postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery.
METHODS
A literature search was conducted using PubMed, EMBASE and Scopus datab… Show more
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