When considering surgery for an elderly patient,the risk of surgery should be measured against the risk of not operating,and the expected postoperative quality of life.Which important factors should be evaluated in the decision making?

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Surgical intervention and management should be tailored to the patient's symptoms,overall functional and health status,and the predicted advantage of palliative intervention.Important factors that need to be evaluated are disease course versus life expectancy,state of independence,personal motivation,and surgical risk versus nonoperative management.

When Considering Surgery for an Elderly Patient,the Risk of Surgery