Impact of sarcopenia on outcomes in surgical patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Knoedler S, Schliermann R, Knoedler L, Wu M, Hansen F, Matar D, Obed D, Vervoort D, Haug V, Hundeshagen G, Paik A, Kauke-Navarro M, Kneser U, Pomahac B, Orgill D, Panayi A. Impact of sarcopenia on outcomes in surgical patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal Of Surgery 2023, 109: 4238-4262. PMID: 37696253, PMCID: PMC10720826, DOI: 10.1097/js9.0000000000000688.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchImpact of sarcopeniaPostoperative outcomesComplication occurrenceSurgical patientsSystematic reviewHospital stayPrognostic valueSubgroup analysisSurvival rateClavien-Dindo classification systemImportance of sarcopeniaFrequency of complicationsPoor postoperative outcomesInflammatory bowel diseaseSignificant predictorsHigh-quality studiesMeta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelinesProspective study designPubMed/MEDLINESkeletal muscle massPreferred Reporting ItemsLength of operationLower survival rateSarcopenic patientsPerioperative risk