Robotic pancreatoduodenectomy in elderly individuals: An international multicenter propensity score-matched study by the PANFRAIL Collaborative group 03.11.2026 | Abstract Introduction: As life expectancy rises, more elderly patients are considered for major abdominal surgeries. Pancreatoduodenectomy in octogenarians remains challenging because of comorbidit...
What functional benefits can older patients expect after adult spinal deformity surgeries? Subanalysis from the Prospective Evaluation of Elderly Deformity Surgery (PEEDS) study with 5-year follow up 28.10.2026 | Abstract Background context: Increasing number of patients are undergoing surgical treatment for adult spinal deformity (ASD). The main indications are pain, disability and loss of function. Multip...
Preoperative Moderate-Severe Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Is Associated With Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction in Older Surgical Patients 21.10.2026 | Abstract Background: Excessive daytime sleepiness may reflect increased vulnerability to postoperative neurocognitive disorders given its association with neurodegenerative disease, cognitive decli...
Multimodal Prehabilitation for Older Adults Undergoing Spinal Fusion : A Randomized Clinical Trial 07.10.2026 | Abstract Background: Older adults often have impaired physiologic reserve and are at higher risk for postoperative complications after spinal fusion surgery. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy ...
Life-Space Mobility Trajectories After Elective Surgery in Older Adults 30.09.2026 | Abstract Importance: The number of older adults living with frailty who undergo surgery is rapidly increasing worldwide. Life-space mobility (LSM) can capture physical and social dimensions of reco...