There’s no such thing as a low-risk operation for frail patients: Even simple procedures such as fixing cataracts or repairing hernias are dangerous, study warns

All types of surgery – including fixing cataracts and removing cysts – are dangerous for frail patients, a study has found.

Researchers warn death rates are higher among physically weak patients than they previously thought.

They looked at the outcomes of 400,000 veterans who had surgery – one in ten of whom were medically deemed frail beforehand.

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