Prediction of surgical complications in the elderly:Can we improve outcomes?  

作　　者：Preeya K.Mistry Geoffrey S.Gaunay David M.Hoenig 

机构地区：[1]The Smith Institute for Urology,Northwell Health-Hofstra University School of Medicine,New Hyde Park,NY,USA

出　　处：《Asian Journal of Urology》2017年第1期44-49,共6页亚洲泌尿外科杂志（英文）

摘　　要：As the number of Americans aged 65 years and older continues to rise,there is projected to be a corresponding increase in demand for major surgeries within this population.Consequently,it is important to utilize accurate preoperative risk stratification techniques that are applicable to elderly individuals.Currently,commonly used preoperative risk assessments are subjective and often do not account for elderly-specific syndromes that may pose a hazard for geriatric patients if not addressed.Failure to accurately risk-stratify these patients may increase the risk of postoperative complications,morbidity,and mortality.Therefore,we aimed to identify and discuss the more objective and better-validated measurements indicative of poor surgical outcomes in the elderly with special focus on frailty,patient optimization,functional status,and cognitive ability.

关 键 词：FRAILTY PREDICTION OUTCOMES Surgical risks COMPLICATIONS 

分 类 号：R73[医药卫生—肿瘤]