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  • 12nd Propedeutical Department of Surgery, Medical School, Aristotle University, Hippocration Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece. pavlidth@med.auth.gr

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|February 13, 2008
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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is safe for patients 80 and older, despite a higher conversion rate and longer hospital stay. This gallbladder surgery offers good outcomes for the elderly population.

Area of Science:

  • General Surgery
  • Geriatric Surgery

Background:

  • Octogenarians represent a growing demographic requiring surgical intervention.
  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a viable surgical option for elderly patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the outcomes of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in patients aged 80 years and over.
  • To compare surgical outcomes in octogenarians versus younger patients.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 1263 laparoscopic cholecystectomies, with 21 patients aged 80+.
  • Data collected included age, gender, comorbidities, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score, conversion rates, complications, and hospital stay.

Main Results:

  • The >/=80 group had a higher ASA score (52% vs 32%, P=0.047) and a significantly higher conversion rate (19%) and longer hospital stay (4.9 days).

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  • Morbidity was higher in the elderly group (14% vs 3%, P=0.03), including bleeding, wound infection, and atelectasis. Mortality was zero in both groups.

    • Conclusions:

    • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is safe and well-tolerated in octogenarians.
    • Elderly patients undergoing this procedure experience increased morbidity and longer hospital stays but have zero mortality.