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International Journal of Colorectal Disease
Published in: International Journal of Colorectal Disease 3/2019

01-03-2019 | Laparoscopy | Review

Short-term outcomes of laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer in the elderly versus non-elderly: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors: Nobuaki Hoshino, Yudai Fukui, Koya Hida, Yoshiharu Sakai

Published in: International Journal of Colorectal Disease | Issue 3/2019

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Abstract

Purpose

Laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer has spread globally. The usefulness of laparoscopic surgery for elderly patients was initially indicated by comparison with open surgery. However, whether the procedure is safe for elderly as well as non-elderly patients with colorectal cancer remains unclear.

Methods

In this review, patients aged ≥ 75 were defined as elderly. We conducted literature searches using PubMed, Scopus, and the Cochrane Central Register of Clinical Trials. Two authors independently reviewed resultant articles to identify relevant observational studies. Data synthesis was performed with a random-effects model. Heterogeneity was investigated by using forest plots and I2 statistics. Risk of bias of included studies was assessed by the Risk of Bias Assessment Tool for Nonrandomized Studies. Publication bias was assessed by funnel plots.

Results

Twenty-two studies were included. The incidence of overall complications was slightly higher in elderly patients than in non-elderly patients, with statistical significance (risk ratio (RR) 1.20, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.08–1.34). There was no difference between them in the incidence of anastomotic leakage (RR 1.24, 95% CI 0.86–1.80) and mortality (risk difference 0.00, 95% CI − 0.01 to 0.01).

Conclusions

Laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer is mostly safe for elderly patients as well as non-elderly patients. Preoperative comorbidities or poor physical capacity should be cared for in the elderly.
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Metadata
Title
Short-term outcomes of laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer in the elderly versus non-elderly: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors
Nobuaki Hoshino
Yudai Fukui
Koya Hida
Yoshiharu Sakai
Publication date
01-03-2019
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
International Journal of Colorectal Disease / Issue 3/2019
Print ISSN: 0179-1958
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1262
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00384-019-03234-0

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