Geriatric Special Interest Group

The Geriatric Special Interest Group is an ASCRS community focused on collaboration and innovation to advance knowledge and improve care for older adults with colorectal disease.

Officers & Founding Members
Nicole Saur - Chair
Julia Berian - Vice Chair
Hiroko Kunitake
Isacco Montroni
Pasithorn Amy Suwanabol
Josh Wolf

Members
Christy Cauley
Emily Finlayson
Fergal Fleming
Susan Gearhart
Gabriela Poles
Marcia Russell
Joshua Sommovilla
Amalia Stefanou

*If you are interested in becoming a member of the Geriatric Special Interest Group, please complete this online form.

Geriatric Special Interest Group Resources

2022 Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Perioperative Evaluation and Management of Frailty Among Older Adults Undergoing Colorectal Surgery

Care of the Geriatric Colorectal Surgical Patient and Framework for Creating a Geriatric Program: A Compendium From the 2019 American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Annual Meeting

Geriatric Special Interest Group at the 2023 ASCRS Annual Scientific Meeting in Seattle, WA

Holistic Surgical Care for Older Adults: A Toolbox for Surgeons (Symposium)
Date: Saturday, June 3, 2023
Time: 1:55 PM – 2:25 PM Pacific time (US & Canada)
Location: Ballroom 6E (Seattle Convention Center)

The US population is aging, and older adults require a disproportionate share of surgical services with an increased risk for postoperative complications. The American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons has recognized the need to tailor care for this vulnerable population, resulting in the 2022 Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Perioperative Evaluation and Management of Frailty Among Older Adults Undergoing Colorectal Surgery. Key among these recommendations is the need to provide treatment recommendations based on the degree of frailty and the need to screen for and treat frailty-related deficits, particularly functional and cognitive impairments. The recommendation to provide a multidisciplinary approach to perioperative care has inspired this proposed symposium, facilitating holistic surgical care for older adults. This symposium provides attendees with an expert multidisciplinary panel in geriatric surgery, designed to provide practical tools and tips to achieve guideline-concordant care, incorporating patient-centered geriatric principles for the aging population.

This symposium is designated for Nursing Contact Hours and CME and Self-Assement credits. Registration for the ASCRS Annual Scientific Meeting is required.

Geriatric Special Interest Group Meet & Greet
Date: Saturday, June 3, 2023
Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Pacific time (US & Canada)
Location: Issaquah Room, Sheraton Grand Seattle Hotel, Seattle, WA

The Geriatric Special Interest Group is an ASCRS community focused on collaboration and innovation to advance knowledge and improve care for older adults with colorectal disease. Join the Geriatric Special Interest Group members for an in-person Meet & Greet at the 2023 ASCRS Annual Scientific Meeting in Seattle, WA. Learn about upcoming educational initiatives and sign up to become a special interest group member.

This meeting is open to all ASCRS Annual Meeting attendees. Registration for the ASCRS Annual Scientific Meeting is required, but no additional registration or fee required to attend this event.

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