Abstract:Stratifying by stage the residual tumour (OR=2.4; p=0.0001) , age (OR=1.9 P=0.0001), and the performance status (OR=1.2; p=0.03) resulted as independent survival prognostic factors according to Cox multivariate analysis. Conclusion* Our data suggest that patients aged !70 can tolerate radical surgical treatments in the same way as younger patients without a significant increase in morbidity and, obviously, without ignoring the appropriate geriatric precautions. Furthermore, maximal surgical effort with optimal… Show more
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