Association of Frailty with Perioperative Outcomes Following Hepatic Resection: A National Study

Risk of mortality and major comorbidity remains high following hepatic resection. Given recent advancements in nonsurgical techniques to control hepatic malignancy, accurate assessment of surgical candidates, especially those considered frail, has become imperative. The present study aimed to characterize the impact of frailty on clinical and financial outcomes following hepatic resection in older individuals.