Special Considerations for Colorectal Surgery in the Elderly IBD Patient.

PURPOSE OF REVIEW

We sought to understand the key aspects to optimize in the perioperative period when treating an elderly surgical patient with inflammatory bowel disease.

RECENT FINDINGS

Addressing preoperative polypharmacy, frailty, and nutrition is important in the elderly population. Understanding intraoperative principles of oncologic risk and pouch formation and the advantages of laparoscopy are key. Postoperative-enhanced recovery pathways and VTE prophylaxis are essential for high-quality care. Preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative factors can greatly impact elderly patients' surgical outcomes.