Sarcopenia Predicts Postoperative Complications and Survival of Colorectal Cancer Patients Undergoing Radical Surgery

Previous literature has indicated that sarcopenia is related to poor outcomes after radical resection for colorectal cancer (CRC). However, its effect on the postoperative clinical outcomes of CRC remains controversial. This study aimed to elucidate the predictive value of sarcopenia for postoperative complications and survival in CRC patients.