The Particulars: Elderly patients with colorectal or bladder cancers are generally treated with chemotherapy and radiation rather than surgery because of risks associated with surgery. Advanced and minimally invasive surgical procedures may enable the elderly to experience fewer risks.

Data Breakdown: A study involving patients aged 80 to 88 who underwent robotic-assisted cystectomy demonstrated an average postoperative length of stay of 7 days and few complications within the first 90 days after surgery.…