ReviewAging and disease2015
Laparoscopic surgery in the elderly: a review of the literature.
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25 citing papers in PubMed.
- Propensity-score-matched 30-day outcomes of laparoscopic compared to open colectomy in patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: an ACS-NSQIP cohort analysis.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Article
- Short-term outcomes of minimally invasive surgery in older colorectal cancer patients in the era of enhanced recovery after surgery: is a "one-size-fits-all" strategy sufficient?International journal of colorectal disease · 2026Article
- Global Burden of Pelvic Organ Prolapse, 1990-2021: An Ecological Study and Mendelian Randomization Analysis.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Laparoscopic versus open liver resection in patients aged at least 80 years: retrospective propensity score-matched cohort study.BJS open · 2025Article
- Design of Automatic Tool Replacement Mechanism for Laparoscopic Surgical Robot Arm for Solo Surgery.The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS · 2025Article
- THRIVE Prevent Postoperative Hypoxemia in Elderly Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Surgery in PACU: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2025Article
- An At-Home Laparoscopic Curriculum for Junior Residents in Surgery, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Urology.MedEdPORTAL : the journal of teaching and learning resources · 2024Article
- Do the outcomes of robotic cholecystectomy in elderly worsen with age?Journal of robotic surgery · 2023Article
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- Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Management of Gallbladder, Biliary Tract, and Pancreatic Diseases.Cureus · 2023Article
- Clinical outcomes and cost comparison of laparoscopic versus open surgery in elderly colorectal cancer patients over 80 years.International journal of colorectal disease · 2023Article
- Laparoscopic versus open distal gastrectomy for elderly patients with advanced gastric cancer: a retrospective comparative study.World journal of surgical oncology · 2022Article
- Laparoscopic Pancreatoduodenectomy in Elderly Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Review
- Optimizing Reversal of Neuromuscular Block in Older Adults: Sugammadex or Neostigmine.Drugs & aging · 2022Article
- Postoperative Pain Treatment in Patients with Dementia: A Retrospective Observational Study.Drugs & aging · 2022Observational
- Long-term oncologic result of laparoscopic versus open gastrectomy for gastric cancer: a propensity score matching analysis.World journal of surgical oncology · 2021Article
- Laparoscopic versus open resection for elderly patients with gastric cancer: a double-center study with propensity score matching method.Langenbeck's archives of surgery · 2021Article
- Differential short-term outcomes of laparoscopic resection in colon and rectal cancer patients aged 80 and older: an analysis of Nationwide Inpatient Sample.Surgical endoscopy · 2021Article
- Perioperative Management of Elderly patients (PriME): recommendations from an Italian intersociety consensus.Aging clinical and experimental research · 2020Review
- RoboticWorld journal of gastrointestinal surgery · 2020Article
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Abstract
Laparoscopic techniques are gradually replacing many common surgical procedures that are performed in an increasingly aging population. Laparoscopy places different physiologic demands on the body than in open surgery. PubMed was searched for evidence related to the use of laparoscopy in the elderly population to treat common surgical pathologies. Randomized trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses were preferred. Currently, over 40% of all surgeries performed in the U.S. are on patients older than 65 years. By the end of the 21st century, Americans are expected to live 20 years longer than the current average. However, elderly patients clearly show higher rates of surgical morbidity and mortality overall. Laparoscopic techniques show decreased wound complications, post-operative ileus, intraoperative blood loss, and reduced need for post-operative rehabilitation. In conclusion, laparoscopic surgery is safe in the elderly population and affords multiple advantages including decreased pain and convalescence. However, the physiology of laparoscopy places demands on elderly patients that typically present with more medical comorbidities.
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