Postoperative mortality and need for transitional care following liver resection for metastatic disease in elderly patients: a population‐level analysis of 4026 patients

Although increasing age was associated with higher risk for in‐hospital mortality, the absolute risk was low and within accepted ranges, and comorbidity was the primary driver of mortality. Conversely, need for transitional care was significantly more common in elderly patients. Therefore, liver resection for metastases is safe in well‐selected elderly patients, although consideration should be made for potential transitional care needs.