2022
DOI: 10.1007/s00464-021-08872-6
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S184: preoperative sarcopenia is associated with worse short-term outcomes following transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) for rectal cancer

Abstract: Introduction Malnutrition and deconditioning impact postoperative morbidity and mortality. Computed tomography (CT) body composition variables are used as markers of nutritional status and sarcopenia. The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of sarcopenia, using CT variables, on postoperative outcomes following transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) for rectal cancer. Methods This was an institutional retrospective cohort analysis of consecutive rectal cancer patients who underwent TaTME betw… Show more

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