Outcomes of elective laparoscopic colorectal operations in octogenarians at a district general hospital in South East England

Table 1 Types of laparoscopic resection performed

Type of laparoscopic resection	No. of patients
Right or extended right hemicolectomy	13
Left hemicolectomy	8
Sigmoid colectomy	16
Anterior resection	18
Abdominoperineal resection	13
Total	68

Table 2 Postoperative complications

Complication	No. of patients
Chest infection	6
Collections/pelvic abscesses	2
Urinary infection	2
Ileus	2
Total	12