Elderly Patients Hospitalized For Cancer are More likely to Have Complications Afterward Compared to the Middle-Aged

Knowing when not to operate also matters, Cheung, who wasn't involved in the study, added by email.

"The surgeon should seriously consider the intensity of surgery, which has been identified as one of the important factors with post operative problems," Cheung added. "The use of minimally invasive techniques including laparoscopic and robotic surgery should be considered wherever appropriate."