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    Biliary surgery in elderly patients shows low overall mortality, but emergency procedures carry significantly higher risks. Elective surgery remains safe for the aged, indicating careful patient selection is key.

    Area of Science:

    • Geriatric Surgery
    • Hepatobiliary Surgery
    • Surgical Outcomes

    Background:

    • Elderly patients undergoing biliary surgery present unique challenges due to age-related comorbidities.
    • Benign biliary disease necessitates surgical intervention, with outcomes varying significantly based on urgency and patient age.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To prospectively evaluate the mortality and morbidity associated with biliary surgery in elderly patients (>64 years).
    • To compare outcomes between elective and emergency biliary surgery in the elderly.
    • To assess the safety of elective biliary surgery in the aged (over 74 years) compared to the old (65-74 years).

    Main Methods:

    • Prospective study of 151 elderly patients undergoing biliary surgery for benign conditions.
    • Data collection included mortality, morbidity, and common bile duct exploration rates.

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  • Patients were categorized into elective and emergency groups, and further divided into 'old' (65-74) and 'aged' (>74) subgroups.

    • Main Results:

    • Overall mortality was 3.3%, with 0.77% in the elective group and 19% in the emergency group.
    • Cardiovascular disease was the primary cause of death, even in cases of gangrenous gallbladder.
    • No significant differences in mortality, morbidity, or common bile duct exploration were observed between the 'old' and 'aged' groups for elective surgery.

    Conclusions:

    • Emergency biliary surgery in the elderly is associated with high mortality, often linked to cardiovascular complications.
    • Elective biliary surgery demonstrates a favorable safety profile, even in the most aged patients (>74 years).
    • Careful patient selection and timely intervention are crucial for optimizing outcomes in elderly patients undergoing biliary surgery.