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Elderly patients in surgical workloads: a population-based analysis.

David A Etzioni1, Jerome H Liu, Jessica B O'Connell

  • 1Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California 90024, USA.

The American Surgeon
|November 25, 2003
PubMed
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Elderly patients (80+ years) are increasingly undergoing major surgeries. Their numbers and rates for procedures like coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) and carotid endarterectomy (CEA) are rising significantly.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Surgery
  • Surgical Trends
  • Population Health

Background:

  • The population aged 80 years and older is the fastest-growing demographic in the U.S.
  • Elderly patients represent a substantial and increasing proportion of surgical caseloads.
  • Understanding surgical trends in this demographic is crucial for healthcare planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine trends in major general, vascular, and cardiothoracic surgical procedures among elderly patients (80+ years) in California from 1990-2000.
  • To analyze the changing incidence rates of specific surgical procedures in the elderly population.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized California inpatient data from 1990-2000.
  • Identified patients undergoing six major surgical procedures: abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (AAA), coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), carotid endarterectomy (CEA), colon resections, lung resections, and pancreatic resections.

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  • Analyzed the percentage of elderly patients and age-specific incidence rates for these procedures.

    • Main Results:

    • Elderly patients constituted a significant percentage (6-22%) of all cases for the six procedures studied.
    • The proportion of elderly patients increased for all six procedures between 1990 and 2000.
    • Age-specific incidence rates for elderly individuals significantly increased for CABG, CEA, and lung resections.

    Conclusions:

    • Elderly patients are a growing and significant component of surgical caseloads.
    • The increasing number of elderly individuals necessitates a focus on specialized surgical care and training.
    • Surgeons should prioritize research and education to optimize treatment for elderly surgical patients.