Preoperative CT-derived sarcopenia as a predictor of postoperative complications in patients undergoing laparoscopic radical resection for non-metastatic colorectal cancer: a retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Sarcopenia is increasingly recognized as a risk factor for postoperative complications in gastrointestinal cancer surgery. This study aimed to assess the association between sarcopenia and postoperative complications following laparoscopic radical resection of non-metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC).

Methods

In this retrospective study, 387 non-metastatic CRC patients undergoing laparoscopic radical resection were categorized into a sarcopenic group and a non-sarcopenic group based on preoperative skeletal muscle index (SMI, cm²/m²). Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify independent predictors for postoperative complications.

Results

Sarcopenia was present in 156 (40.31%) patients. The incidence of postoperative complicati

SUBMITTER: Su S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12167240 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature