The impact of visceral obesity on the outcomes after resection of colorectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Shihao Wang, Yichen Ding, Wanling Lin et al.
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In 30 seconds
This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the impact of visceral obesity on outcomes after colorectal cancer resection, analyzing data from 23 studies with 6,500 patients. The study found that visceral obesity significantly prolonged operative time and increased postoperative complications, but did not affect long-term oncologic outcomes such as 5-year disease-free survival or overall survival.
Key findings
- Patients with visceral obesity had significantly prolonged operative time compared to those without.
- Higher rates of conversion to open laparotomy were observed in patients with visceral obesity.
- Visceral obesity was associated with increased overall postoperative complication rates.
- No significant differences were found in 5-year disease-free survival or overall survival.
Why it matters
Understanding the impact of visceral obesity on surgical outcomes is crucial for optimizing perioperative management and patient counseling. This knowledge can help clinicians anticipate complications and improve surgical strategies for patients undergoing colorectal cancer resection.