What age is high risk for surgery?: An In-Depth Look at Surgical Risk in Older Adults
•
4 min read
Approximately 38% of surgeries in U.S. hospitals are performed on individuals aged 65 and over, prompting many to question what age is high risk for surgery?. While risk undeniably increases with age, a patient's overall health and physiological reserve are often more critical determinants of surgical success than age alone.
