Independently living elderly (age of 65 years or older) who plan to undergo liver resection
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Planning to undergo liver resection age of 65 years or older Living independent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Age <65 years Concomitant biliary reconstruction and resection of other organs except gallbladder Need any healthcare supports before surgery Pulse <40/min or >120/min Systolic blood pressure <70mmHg or >200mmHg Diastolic blood pressure >120mmHg Angina pectoris of effort Atrial fibrillation Myocardial infarction within 3 months Severe arrhythmia Chest pain even at rest Palpitation and breathlessness before exercise Dissiness, cold sweat, and nausea on sitting Body temperature >38 degree Uncontrollable asthma
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Incidence of loss of independence 3 months after discharge | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery