Impact of prolonged postoperative antibiotic administration on postoperative complications in elderly patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery

In colorectal cancer patients over the age of 70, prolonged antibiotic usage demonstrated a reduction in the rate of postoperative complications, including anastomotic leakage. Considering the potentially fatal consequences of postoperative complications in the elderly, the advantages of extended antibiotic administration beyond conventional usage outweigh the concerns regarding complications or costs associated with antibiotics use.