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O Saint-Marc1, G Benoit, J M Pennec
1Service d'Urologie, Hôpital de Bicêtre, Université Paris-Sud, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre.
Annales D'Urologie
|January 1, 1989
Summary
Endoscopic resections in patients over 75 are safe, with low mortality and morbidity. Risk factors slightly increase complications, but overall outcomes remain favorable for this age group.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Geriatric Medicine
- Surgical Endoscopy
Context:
- Endoscopic resection is a minimally invasive procedure for gastrointestinal lesions.
- Evaluating the safety and efficacy of endoscopic resection in elderly patients (over 75 years) is crucial due to age-related physiological changes and comorbidities.
- This study focuses on a cohort of 100 patients aged 75 and above undergoing endoscopic resection.
Purpose:
- To assess the outcomes of endoscopic resections in patients aged 75 years and older.
- To determine the relationship between risk factors and the incidence of mortality and morbidity in this elderly population undergoing endoscopic procedures.
- To provide data supporting the use of endoscopic resection in geriatric patients.
Summary:
- A series of 100 endoscopic resections were performed in patients over 75 years old.
- In patients without risk factors, mortality was 0% and morbidity was 5%.
- In patients with one risk factor, mortality was 5% and morbidity was 10%.
Impact:
- The findings suggest that endoscopic resection is a relatively safe procedure in elderly patients, even those with risk factors.
- This data can help clinicians better counsel geriatric patients and their families regarding the risks and benefits of endoscopic resection.
- Further research could explore specific risk factor management to optimize outcomes in this population.