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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Medical Informatics

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  • Endoscopic bile duct drainage is vital for patients with malignant biliary obstruction (MBO).
  • Improving survival and quality of life in MBO patients is a critical clinical goal.
  • Accurate prediction of postoperative survival is essential for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key factors influencing postoperative survival in MBO patients.
  • To develop and validate a predictive model for MBO patient survival.
  • To guide personalized treatment strategies and postoperative care.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective data analysis of 337 MBO patients from three hospitals (2013-2021).
  • Application of machine learning models: gradient boosted survival tree, XGBoost, XGBoost AFT, random survival forests, and Cox regression.
  • Model performance evaluated using concordance index (C-index); SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) for interpretability.

Main Results:

  • The XGBoost Accelerated Failure Time (AFT) model demonstrated superior performance (C-index: 0.902 training, 0.722 test 1, 0.705 test 2).
  • Key survival predictors identified: distant metastasis, high total bilirubin, prolonged prothrombin time, and high-level obstruction.
  • Kaplan-Meier analysis confirmed effective risk stratification into high- and low-risk groups.

Conclusions:

  • A robust, externally validated XGBoost AFT model accurately predicts postoperative survival in MBO patients.
  • The model provides valuable insights for optimizing postoperative management.
  • Results support personalized treatment approaches for improved patient outcomes.