Impact of Age on Surgical and Oncologic Outcomes After Colorectal Cancer Resection in Selected Patients Undergoing Primary Anastomosis: A Retrospective Propensity-Matched Cohort Study
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Background: The impact of age on perioperative morbidity and long-term oncologic outcomes in colorectal cancer remains controversial. Although aging is linked to greater comorbidity and functional decline, advances in perioperative care have challenged the idea that older patients have worse outcomes. This study evaluated surgical and oncologic results in patients aged ≥ 75 years compared with younger individuals. Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study including patients who underwent colorectal resection with primary anastomosis between 2015 and 2022. Patients were grouped by age (
