By 2040, the incidence of solid cancers among patients older than 70 years will increase
from 1.2 million to 2.2 million in North America alone. 1 Older adults with cancer are at …

Importance Nationally representative estimates of hospital readmissions within 30 and 180
days after major surgery, including both fee-for-service and Medicare Advantage …

Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a common postoperative neurological
complication in elderly patients. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are abundant in the mammalian …

Adults≥ 65 years of age comprise nearly 20% of the US population and over half of surgical
patients. Older adults, particularly when frail, may require additional preoperative evaluation …

Background Loss of independence (LOI) is a significant concern for patients undergoing
high-risk abdominal surgery. Although the risk for morbidity and mortality has been well …

BACKGROUND Limited data exist regarding the impact of advanced care planning for
injured geriatric patients. We hypothesized that patients with advance directives limiting care …

The demographic landscape in the United States is undergoing a notable shift, with a
consistent rise in the population of individuals aged 65 years and older, which is projected to …

Background: Older Americans, a growing segment of the population, have an increasing
need for surgical services, and they experience a disproportionate burden of postoperative …

Purpose The optimal number of lymph nodes to be resected in patients with rectal cancer
who undergo radical surgery after neoadjuvant therapy remains controversial. This study …

Many seriously ill patients undergo surgical interventions. Palliative care clinicians may not
be familiar with the nuances involved in perioperative care, however they can play a …