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Body Mass Analysis for Patients Undergoing Surgical Intervention: A Cross-Sectional Study
Sazgar Khald Ibrahim1, Rondik Khalid Mosa2, Alaa Noori Sarkees3
1Department of General Surgery, College of Medicine Hawler Medical University (HMU) Erbil Iraq.
Health Science Reports
|January 1, 2026
Summary
This study shows significant gender differences in body composition among surgical patients. Men had more muscle and less fat, while women had more visceral fat, impacting nutritional status.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Nutrition
- Body Composition Analysis
- Surgical Patient Assessment
Background:
- Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) is a key tool for assessing body composition in clinical settings.
- Accurate body composition data is crucial for effective perioperative nutrition interventions.
- This study focuses on evaluating the nutritional status of patients undergoing surgery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate and estimate the nutritional status of patients undergoing surgical intervention.
- To analyze body composition, muscle-fat ratios, and calculated body data.
- To identify potential gender-based differences in body composition.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 2368 adult patients at Erbil Teaching Hospital.
- Data collection occurred between March and October 2024.
- The InBody 270 machine was used to gather demographic and body composition data.
Main Results:
- Men exhibited higher total body water, protein, minerals, skeletal muscle mass, and fat-free mass.
- Women showed higher levels of visceral fat and percent body fat.
- Both genders presented with above-average waist-hip ratios and obesity levels.
Conclusions:
- Gender significantly influences body composition differences in the studied population.
- Understanding these gender-specific differences is vital for tailored perioperative care.
- BIA provides valuable insights into patient nutritional status for surgical outcomes.
