Geriatric care before and after surgery for older adults
Part of Digestive system, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study looks at how well new geriatric units help older adults recover after certain digestive and urological surgeries in the Paris area. If you are 75 or older and having one of the listed surgeries, this may apply to you.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 75 years or older
- You are having or have had one of these specific surgeries: colon, gallbladder, kidney, prostate, bladder, or stomach/esophagus surgery
- You can understand the study and give your permission to join
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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