Conclusion The prevalence of sarcopenia depends mostly on the diagnostic cut-off points of different criteria .
Preoperative sarcopenia is a risk factor for both long-term and short-term outcomes
Background The impact of sarcopenia on the outcome of gastrointestinal ( GI ) oncological patients is still controversial .
We aim to discuss the prevalence of sarcopenia and its relation to the oncological outcome .
Impact of Visceral Obesity and Sarcopenia on Short-Term Outcomes After Colorectal Cancer Surgery
Background With the increased prevalence of obesity and sarcopenia , those patients with both visceral obesity and sarcopenia were at higher risk of adverse outcomes . Aim The aim of this study was to ascertain the combined impact of visceral obesity and sarcopenia on short-term outcomes in patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery . Methods We conducted a prospect i ve study from July 2014 to February 2017 . Patients ’ demographic , clinical characteristics , physical performance , and postoperative short-term outcomes were collected . Patients were classified into four groups according to the presence of sarcopenia or visceral obesity . Clinical variables were compared . Univariate and multivariate analyses evaluating the risk factors for postoperative complications were performed . Results A total of 376 patients were included ; 50.8 and 24.5 % of the patients were identified as having “ visceral obesity ” and “ sarcopenia , ” respectively . Patients with sarcopenia and visceral obesity had the highest incidence of total , surgical , and medical complications . Patients with sarcopenia or/ and visceral obesity all had longer hospital stays and higher hospitalization costs . Age ≥ 65 years , visceral obesity , and sarcopenia were independent risk factors for total complications . Rectal cancer and visceral obesity were independent risk factors for surgical complications . Age ≥ 65 years and sarcopenia were independent risk factors for medical complications .  Laparoscopy-assisted operation was a protective factor for total and medical complications . Conclusion Patients with both visceral obesity and sarcopenia had a higher complication rate after colorectal cancer surgery . Age ≥ 65 years , visceral obesity , and sarcopenia were independent risk factors for total complications . Laparoscopy-assisted operation was a protective factor
Conclusion The prevalence of sarcopenia depends mostly on the diagnostic cut-off points of different criteria .
Preoperative sarcopenia is a risk factor for both long-term and short-term outcomes
Background The impact of sarcopenia on the outcome of gastrointestinal ( GI ) oncological patients is still controversial .
We aim to discuss the prevalence of sarcopenia and its relation to the oncological outcome .