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Sarcopenia predicts significantly worse long-term overall survival (1, 3, and 5 years) and disease-free survival following abdominal surgery for malignancy.

For cancer patients undergoing abdominal surgery, muscle mass is a key prognostic factor. If your scans show sarcopenia, engage in prehabilitation focusing on resistance training and protein intake to potentially improve your long-term survival and disease-free outcomes.

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In addition, sarcopenia predicted 1-, 3- and 5-year survival (RR 1.61 95% CI 1.36–1.91 p = <0.0001, RR 1.45 95% CI 1.33–1.58 p = <0.0001, RR 1.25 95% CI 1.11–1.42 p = 0.0003, respectively) and 1- and 3-year disease-free survival (RR 1.30 95% CI 1.12–1.52 p = 0.0008).
Keaton Jones et al. · World Journal of Surgery · 2017

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Meta-analysis of observational studies showing consistent significant relative risks across multiple time points.

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Radiologically Determined Sarcopenia Predicts Morbidity and Mortality Following Abdominal Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Keaton Jones et al. · World Journal of Surgery · 2017

DOI 10.1007/s00268-017-3999-2

Meta-analysis · 24 studiesCited 183×
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