Prediction of acute postoperative protein depletion risk in colon cancer using an in-context learning foundation model: a retrospective cohort study - Scorecard - MDSpire

Prediction of acute postoperative protein depletion risk in colon cancer using an in-context learning foundation model: a retrospective cohort study

  • By

  • Xinke Cao

  • Linrui Han

  • Xinquan Zan

  • Yinchao Zhang

  • Zhiqiang Tian

  • Wei Shen

  • July 8, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Forecasting the Risk of Acute Postoperative Protein Depletion in Colon Cancer Patients Using a Foundation Model: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionAcute postoperative protein depletion in colon cancer patients
Key MechanismsUtilizes demographic, nutritional, and immunological profiles for prediction
Target PopulationColon cancer patients undergoing surgical resection
Care SettingSingle-centre surgical oncology

Key Highlights

  • Developed a predictive model using the TabICLv2 tabular foundation model
  • Achieved an AUC of 0.766 for predicting acute postoperative protein depletion
  • Identified age, prealbumin, and globulin as key predictors
  • Web-based calculator created for clinical risk assessment
  • Prospective multicentre validation required before routine implementation

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Utilize machine learning models for early risk stratification of postoperative protein depletion

Management

  • Implement nutritional assessment and perioperative optimization based on risk predictions

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Regularly assess serum albumin and protein levels post-surgery

Risks

  • Monitor for complications such as anastomotic leakage and surgical site infections

Patient & Prescribing Data

812 colon cancer patients treated between 2020 and 2025

Focus on individualized risk assessment for nutritional management

Clinical Best Practices

  • Incorporate machine learning tools for complex patient data analysis
  • Use SHAP for interpretability of model predictions
  • Ensure multidisciplinary approach for perioperative care

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