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Alternatives to major surgery in the high-risk elderly.
1Department of Medicine, Medical Center of Delaware, Wilmington.
Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|August 1, 1990
Summary
Frail elderly patients with surgical conditions often avoid major surgery due to health risks. Advances in medical therapies now provide viable alternatives, improving care for this population.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Surgical Care
Background:
- Frail elderly patients with surgical disease pose unique challenges.
- Coexisting medical conditions and surgical risks limit treatment options.
- Perceived reduced benefit due to functional capacity or lifespan impacts decision-making.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advances in medical therapy for frail elderly surgical patients.
- To identify alternatives to major surgery in this population.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent medical therapy advancements.
- Analysis of treatment options for frail elderly patients with surgical disease.
Main Results:
- Recent medical therapy advances offer alternatives to major surgery.
- These alternatives address the challenges faced by frail elderly patients.
Conclusions:
- Medical therapy advancements provide crucial alternatives for frail elderly surgical patients.
- Improved management strategies can enhance outcomes for this demographic.