What are the beneficial treatment strategies in maintaining T lymphocyte subsets after cancer surgery? A systematic review and network meta-analysis - Scorecard - MDSpire

What are the beneficial treatment strategies in maintaining T lymphocyte subsets after cancer surgery? A systematic review and network meta-analysis

  • By

  • Ziang Xu

  • Yikun Zhang

  • Yanyu Huo

  • Zihua Xu

  • Chenze Wang

  • Chengkang Wang

  • Yingshi Zhang

  • Qingchun Zhao

  • July 14, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Evaluating Effective Approaches for Preserving T Lymphocyte Subsets Post-Cancer Surgery: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionT lymphocyte subset preservation post-cancer surgery
Key MechanismsImpact of various treatment strategies on immune parameters
Target PopulationPatients with solid tumors undergoing surgery
Care SettingPerioperative management in cancer care

Key Highlights

  • IEN+NACT ranked highest for improving CD4+ counts
  • Top strategies include ERAS, TD, TEAS, and DEX
  • 82 RCTs included in the analysis
  • Safety risks of top interventions deemed acceptable
  • Postoperative immunosuppression linked to tumor recurrence

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Monitor T lymphocyte subsets as indicators of immune status

Management

  • Implement multimodal strategies including IEN+NACT, ERAS, TD, TEAS, and DEX

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Evaluate CD3+, CD4+, CD8+ cells, and CD4+/CD8+ ratio postoperatively

Risks

  • Consider risks associated with perioperative interventions

Patient & Prescribing Data

Patients undergoing surgery for solid tumors

Combination therapies enhance immune function preservation

Clinical Best Practices

  • Utilize immune-enhanced enteral nutrition with neoadjuvant chemotherapy
  • Adopt Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocols
  • Incorporate targeted therapies and specific anesthesia techniques

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