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Area of Science:

  • Hepatobiliary surgery
  • Geriatric medicine
  • Chronic disease management

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  • Multimorbidity, defined as 3+ chronic diseases, affects over 50% of patients over 60.
  • The Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) assesses multimorbidity severity and its impact on surgical outcomes.
  • Liver resection patients often present with complex comorbidities.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the impact of multimorbidity on postoperative outcomes following liver resection.
  • To identify specific risk factors and protective strategies for multimorbid patients undergoing liver surgery.

Summary:

  • Multimorbid patients have increased morbidity and mortality risks post-liver resection, primarily due to liver failure.
  • Open liver resection with biliary reconstruction, especially for primary liver tumors associated with metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), poses a significant risk.
  • Minimally invasive resection, liver preconditioning, and enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols demonstrably reduce postoperative complications.

Impact:

  • Highlights the elevated risks associated with multimorbidity in liver surgery.
  • Emphasizes the benefits of minimally invasive approaches and standardized perioperative care.
  • Informs surgical decision-making and patient management strategies for complex liver resection cases.