Impact of preoperative sarcopenia on postoperative outcomes following pancreatic resection: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Morphometric analysis of sarcopenia has garnered interest due to its putative role in predicting outcomes following surgery for a variety of pathologies, including resection for pancreatic disease. However, there are no standard recommendations on whether sarcopenia is a clinically relevant predictor of outcomes in this setting. The aim of this study was to review the prognostic impact of preoperatively diagnosed sarcopenia on postoperative outcomes following pancreatic resection.
Source: Pancreatology - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Source Type: research