Emergency laparotomy (EL) is a high‐risk procedure. However, available evidence
regarding outcome after emergency surgery in very old patients is limited. The aim of this …

Background With the aging of the population, more and more patients≥ 90 years old are
undergoing surgery. We retrospectively examined factors affecting morbidity and in-hospital …

A surgical complication is dependent on the surgical skill of the surgeon, the facilities and
equipment available and the condition of the patient. A combination of variables …

Background: As the percentage of the population that is elderly increases, colorectal
operations performed in this age group are becoming more common. This study examined …

The prevalence of gallstones progressively increases as age advances. Although
asymptomatic in most, the clinical manifestations depend on the location of the stone in the …