Association of the Flemish Triage Risk Screening Tool with postoperative outcomes in older adults after colorectal cancer surgery: retrospective cohort study

Background

Older adults undergoing colorectal cancer (CRC) surgery are at increased risk of postoperative complications, mortality, and loss of independence. Frailty screening tools may support perioperative risk stratification. This study evaluated the association between the Flemish Triage Risk Screening Tool (fTRST) and postoperative outcomes.