Preoperative assessment and postoperative management of the elderly surgical patient.
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Abstract
The population undergoing surgery is aging and this trend will continue for many decades to come. Better anaesthetic and surgical techniques are lowering the risk-benefit ratio for surgery, making it an increasingly attractive treatment option. Good preoperative assessment and postoperative management form an integral part of strategies to minimise morbidity and mortality while maximising hospital efficiency.