Muscle loss before colon cancer surgery linked to worse outcomes
NCT ID NCT06698289
First seen Mar 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 11 times
Summary
This study measured how common muscle loss (sarcopenia) is in 70 people before colorectal cancer surgery and tracked their recovery. Researchers found that those with sarcopenia had more complications and longer hospital stays. The goal is to help identify high-risk patients who might benefit from pre-surgery muscle-building programs.
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Mersin University
Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye)
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