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Session:: Geriatrics and Colorectal Surgery: Interventions to Improve Cognitive Outcomes and Goal-Concordant Care

A Novel Approach to Surgical Goals

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
11:35 AM - 11:45 AM ET

    Faculty(s)

  • Jessica N. Cohan, MD, MAS, FACS, FASCRS (she/her/hers)

    Associate Professor of Surgery, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Population Health Sciences
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
    University of Utah and Huntsman Cancer Institute
    Salt Lake City, UT, United States

    All disclosed relationships have been reviewed and managed prior to the start of this activity. Any relevant relationships will be listed below. This individual has no financial relationships to disclose

In this presentation we will discuss why it is useful to talk to older adults about the goal for surgery and review approaches surgeons can use during consultations to discuss and use patient goals to make treatment decisions.