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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 14, 2014; 20(14): 3762-3777
Published online Apr 14, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i14.3762
Table 1 Key elements of personalized surgical management for colorectal cancer in the elderly population
Preoperative considerations before CRC surgery in the elderly
Multidisciplinary approach
Holistic evaluation
Preoperative risk screening tools in surgery
Prehabilitation
Perspectives and expectations regarding CRC surgery
Personalized surgical management of colon cancer in the elderly
Stage I-III colon cancer
Stage IV colon cancer
Malignant bowel obstruction in the elderly
Laparoscopic approach for colon cancer in the elderly
Personalized surgical management of rectal cancer in the elderly
Specific considerations regarding morbidity and mortality
Functional results
Laparotomy vs laparoscopy for TME
The Habr-Gama effect
Postoperative recovery after CRC surgery in the elderly
Laparoscopic approach and independence
Rapid rehabilitation program
Considerations regarding QoL