Application of Fast-track Program in Perioperative Period of Elderly Colorectal Cancer Patients / 中国医科大学学报

ABSTRACT

Objective To observe the application effect of fast track surgery(FTS)in the perioperative period of elderly patients with colorectal cancer. Methods A total of 153 colorectal cancer patients admitted in our hospital from March 2011 to July 2015 were chosen as the research ob?jects. Those patients were assigned to younger age group(0.05). Conclusion The application of FTS can signifi?cantly improve postoperative rehabilitation,shorten hospitalization time,and decrease medical costs for<65 aged colorectal patients;However, there is no significant difference in benefits for aged patients(≥65)underwent the FTS procedure. Our results suggested that we should consider whether the FTS procedure is suitable for elderly patients with colorectal cancer cautiously.