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Functional Status and Quality of Life in Older Patients Undergoing Robotic Surgery for Colorectal Cancer

Functional Status and Quality of Life in Older Patients Undergoing Robotic Surgery for Colorectal Cancer

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70 years and older
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Phase N/A
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Overview

The present study evaluates prospectively the impact of robotic surgery on functional outcome and quality of life in older patients that are operated for colorectal cancer;

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • patients ≥ 70 years with colorectal cancer
  • eligible for colorectal surgery after multidisciplinary board evaluation and patient consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • decline in cognitive function after geriatric evaluation
  • emergency surgery
  • life expectancy \< 3 months

Study details
    Colorectal Surgery
    Geriatric Assessment
    Quality of Life

NCT05848609

Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel

14 May 2026

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