Impact of Obesity on Colon/Liver Resection With Colorectal Liver Metastasis: Analysis of US Nationwide Inpatient Sample 2005-2020.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Obesity and overweight are linked to increased postoperative issues in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). However, the impact of obesity on outcomes of simultaneous colon and liver resections for colorectal liver metastasis (CRLM) is not well studied. This study was to assess the impact of obesity and overweight on outcomes of simultaneous colon/rectum and liver resection in patients with CRLM.

Methods

This retrospective study analyzed data from the US Nationwide Inpatient Sample between 2005 and 2020. Regression analysis evaluated associations between obesity/overweight and in-hospital outcomes.

Results

Of the 3,269 patients included, 413 were overweight or obese. Overweight and obese patients were younger and had higher rates of comorbidities such a

SUBMITTER: Huang TS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12543232 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature