Optimizing the management of elderly colorectal surgery patients.
With the ever increasing number of geriatric surgical patients, there is a need to develop efficient processes that address all of the potential issues faced by patients during the perioperative period. This article explores the physiological changes in elderly surgical patients and the outcomes achieved after major abdominal surgery. Perioperative management strategies for elderly surgical patients in line with the practices of the Geriatric Surgical Team of Alexandra Health, Singapore, are also presented. A coordinated transdisciplinary approach best tackles the complexities encountered in these patients.
Geriatric Surgery Service, Alexandra Health, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, 90 Yishun Central, 768828, Singapore, Singapore.
Kok-Yang
KY
Tan
Fumio
F
Konishi
Lawrence
L
Tan
Wui-Kin
WK
Chin
Hean-Yee
HY
Ong
Phyllis
P
Tan
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology*; D003106:Colon / Q000601:surgery*; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D010348:Patient Care Team; D019990:Perioperative Care / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012846:Singapore; D016896:Treatment Outcome