title: The impact of sarcopenia on survival and complications in surgical oncology: A review of the current literature.
abstract: Sarcopenia is the subclinical loss of skeletal muscle and strength and has been extensively studied in both the cancer and surgical literature. Specifically, sarcopenia has gained significant recognition as an important prognostic factor for both complications and survival in cancer patients. Herein, we review the current literature to date highlighting the specific impact of sarcopenia in patients undergoing oncologic procedures.
authors: Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa.
authors: Savita
authors: S
authors: Joglekar
authors: Division of Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa.
authors: Peter N
authors: PN
authors: Nau
authors: Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa.
authors: James J
authors: JJ
authors: Mezhir
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000401:mortality* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011379:Prognosis; D055948:Sarcopenia / Q000150:complications*; D015996:Survival Rate
keywords: adenocarcinoma; complications; sarcopenia; survival