Independence and health related quality of life in 200 onco-geriatric surgical patients within 6 months of follow-up: Who is at risk to lose?

Those considered for oncologic surgery can be assured that few lose independence. CGA/QOL highlight signs of vulnerability and options for pre-habilitation. Registries including a minimal CGA data set will make pre-selections reproducible and objectify risk/benefit estimations - relevant for those withheld from potentially curative surgery.