Probst M, Ungeheuer E
Z Gerontol. 1985 May-Jun;18(3):149-53.
The problems of surgical treatment of older carcinoma patients consist of the indication for operation, careful preparation and intensive after-care. With adherence to these conditions curative operations are possible even in patients over 70 years of age shown by the example of colo-rectal operations. The mortality rate is 9.6%, only a little higher than the total (6%). The surgical decision has to take account of the expected outcome, and has to be individual. The expected quality of life should influence operative tactics.
老年癌症患者的外科治疗问题包括手术指征、精心准备和强化术后护理。通过结直肠手术的例子表明，即使是70岁以上的患者，只要坚持这些条件，根治性手术也是可行的。死亡率为9.6%，仅略高于总体死亡率（6%）。手术决策必须考虑预期结果，而且必须因人而异。预期的生活质量应影响手术策略。
