Periop publications

Explore recent articles published by the Surgical and Perioperative Optimisation Collaborative Interest Group across a range of topics:

Shall we operate? Preoperative assessment in elderly cancer patients (PACE) can help. A SIOG surgical task force prospective study. (read here)

Long-Term Survival and Risk of Institutionalization in Onco-Geriatric Surgical Patients: Long-Term Results of the PREOP Study. (read here)

The assessment and management of older cancer patients: A SIOG surgical task force survey on surgeons’ attitudes. (read here)

Attitudes of Surgeons toward Elderly Cancer Patients: A Survey from the SIOG Surgical Task Force. (read here)

The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Perioperative Evaluation and Management of Frailty Among Older Adults Undergoing Colorectal Surgery. (read here)

Surgical Considerations for Older Adults With Cancer: A Multidimensional, Multiphase Pathway to Improve Care. (read here)

Personalized management of elderly patients with rectal cancer: Expert recommendations of the European Society of Surgical Oncology, European Society of Coloproctology, International Society of Geriatric Oncology, and American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. (read here)

Quality of Life in Older Adults After Major Cancer Surgery: The GOSAFE International Study. (read here)

Predicting Functional Recovery and Quality of Life in Older Patients Undergoing Colorectal Cancer Surgery: Real-World Data From the International GOSAFE Study. (read here)

Personalized management of elderly patients with rectal cancer: Expert recommendations of the European Society of Surgical Oncology, European Society of Coloproctology, International Society of Geriatric Oncology, and American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. (read here)

The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Perioperative Evaluation and Management of Frailty Among Older Adults Undergoing Colorectal Surgery. (read here)

Surgical Considerations for Older Adults With Cancer: A Multidimensional, Multiphase Pathway to Improve Care. (read here)

ESPEN guideline on clinical nutrition in surgery – Update 2025. (read here)