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The pancreas, an elongated and flat gland situated behind the stomach, serves a vital function in digesting food and managing blood sugar levels.
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  • Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Geriatric Medicine

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  • Pancreatic cancer has a poor prognosis, with low 5-year survival rates despite advancements in treatment.
  • Surgical resection for pancreatic cancer is invasive, carrying significant risks of postoperative complications and mortality.
  • While body composition is recognized as a predictor of complications, the combined impact of nutritional status and physical function remains understudied.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate preoperative nutritional status and physical function as independent risk factors for postoperative complications in pancreatic cancer patients.
  • To identify key predictors that can help stratify patients at higher risk for adverse outcomes following pancreatic cancer surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 59 pancreatic cancer patients who underwent surgery and were discharged alive.
  • Evaluation of preoperative body composition and physical function using electronic medical records and departmental databases.
  • Comparison of risk factors between patients who experienced postoperative complications and those who did not.

Main Results:

  • Major complications included pancreatic fistulas (33%) and infections (22%).
  • Patients with complications showed significant differences in age (P=0.02), walking speed (P=0.01), and fat mass (P=0.02).
  • Multivariable analysis identified older age (OR 2.28), higher preoperative fat mass (OR 2.28), and decreased walking speed (OR 0.119) as significant risk factors for complications.

Conclusions:

  • Older age, increased preoperative fat mass, and reduced walking speed are associated with a higher likelihood of postoperative complications in pancreatic cancer patients.
  • Preoperative assessment of physical function, particularly walking speed, alongside body composition, is crucial for predicting surgical outcomes in this patient population.