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Preoperative assessment is essential for optimizing patient health before major colorectal surgery, especially in older and multimorbid patients.
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Modern approaches to preoperative evaluation include risk stratification scores, nutritional assessments, and the use of biomarkers.
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Obesity is linked to adverse outcomes in colorectal surgery, and weight loss strategies, including GLP-1 agonists, can mitigate these risks.
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Optimizing diabetic control is crucial, with recommendations for referral to specialists for patients with high HbA1c levels before surgery.
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Comprehensive preoperative assessment can improve surgical outcomes and enhance perioperative care through better risk management.
