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Annals of Surgical Oncology
Published in: Annals of Surgical Oncology 10/2020

01-10-2020 | Minimally Invasive Surgery | ASO Author Reflections

ASO Author Reflections: Robotically Assisted Gynecologic Surgery in the Frail Elderly: Analysis of Perioperative Outcomes

Authors: Alessia Aloisi, MD, Mario M. Leitao Jr., MD

Published in: Annals of Surgical Oncology | Issue 10/2020

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During the past 50 years, economic and technologic advancements have led to a significant increase in life expectancy. In the United States, individuals 65 years of age or older will account for approximately 20% of the population by 2030. During the same period, the number of individuals older than 75 years is expected to triple, and the number of individuals older than 85 years is expected to double.1 …
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Metadata
Title
ASO Author Reflections: Robotically Assisted Gynecologic Surgery in the Frail Elderly: Analysis of Perioperative Outcomes
Authors
Alessia Aloisi, MD
Mario M. Leitao Jr., MD
Publication date
01-10-2020
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
Annals of Surgical Oncology / Issue 10/2020
Print ISSN: 1068-9265
Electronic ISSN: 1534-4681
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1245/s10434-020-08544-0

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