Conditions of eligibility
- Surgeons
- Geriatricians
- Medical and radiation oncologists
- Anaesthesiologists
- Perioperative nurses
- Rehabilitation specialists
- Dietitians
- Researchers in outcomes and implementation science
The SIOG Surgical and Perioperative Optimisation Collaborative Interest Group was established to strengthen the role of surgery and perioperative care in the management of older adults with cancer.
As the global population ages, more patients present with complex needs that extend beyond standard surgical pathways. While surgery remains a cornerstone of cancer treatment, older adults are less likely to access surgical care or achieve optimal outcomes, often due to gaps in assessment, optimisation, and coordinated care.
The Collaborative was created to address this need by bringing together SIOG members across disciplines to advance a more integrated approach to surgical and perioperative care. It focuses on improving patient selection, optimisation, and recovery across the full perioperative pathway.
Aligned with SIOG’s strategy, the Collaborative promotes multidisciplinary collaboration, research, and education, supporting the integration of geriatric principles into surgical oncology and contributing to improved outcomes, functional preservation, and quality of life.
Focus
The Collaborative will focus on building an international network of clinicians and researchers working in surgical and perioperative care for older adults with cancer.
Planned activities include the development of educational content within SIOG, the organisation of sessions and initiatives at the SIOG Annual Conference, and the support of collaborative research and guideline development.
The group will also identify and share practical models of care that enable more older adults to safely undergo surgery, with a focus on improving recovery, preserving function, and maintaining independence.
Get involved
For more information, contact the SIOG Head Office
Membership benefits
- Connect with a global network of clinicians and researchers in surgical and perioperative care for older adults with cancer
- Participate in SIOG activities and contribute to educational initiatives
- Engage in collaborative research and guideline development
- Contribute to SIOG Task Forces and multidisciplinary projects
- Share expertise, propose initiatives, and collaborate with international peers
- Engage with the community through ongoing discussions and activities
Key topics and priorities
- Frailty assessment and surgical risk stratification
- Shared decision making and goal-concordant care
- Prehabilitation and perioperative optimisation strategies
- Multidisciplinary perioperative care pathways
- Postoperative recovery, functional outcomes, and quality of life
- Reducing complications, functional decline, and loss of independence
Activities
The SIOG Surgical and Perioperative Optimisation Collaborative Interest Group supports collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the development of practical approaches to perioperative care through educational initiatives and joint projects.
Forum
Forum
YSIOG organises regular forums and calls to discuss ongoing and upcoming projects. These are open to SIOG members only.
