Octogenarian Abdominal Surgical Emergencies: Not So Grim a Problem With the Acute Care Surgery Model?

Abstract

This is the first study to report mortality data and expected survival curves for major abdominal surgery in the octogenarian population. Our data prove that it is safer than previously thought to operate on the elderly. Our mortality data and survival curves provide real data for the surgeon to be able to risk stratify and discuss predicted outcomes with consultants, patients, and families.