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Visceral fat area and blood lipids in colorectal cancer: predictors of surgical risk and prognosis

  • By

  • Yun Wang

  • Jun Bu

  • Dalin Xu

  • Chenyang Zhan

  • Jiaqi Hu

  • Minghao Zhang

  • Kejin Zhu

  • Yang Qi

  • May 4, 2026

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    The study evaluated the predictive value of visceral fat area (VFA) and lipid levels for surgical risk and prognosis in colorectal cancer patients.

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    A total of 482 colorectal cancer patients who underwent radical surgery were analyzed, categorized by VFA and lipid levels.

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    Patients with high VFA and high lipid levels showed significantly better overall and recurrence-free survival compared to those with low VFA and normal lipids.

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    Age, TNM stage, and surgical approach were identified as independent prognostic factors alongside VFA and lipid levels.

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    The combination of VFA and lipid levels may serve as a useful preoperative indicator for risk stratification and prognostic assessment in CRC patients.

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Visceral fat area and blood lipids in colorectal cancer: predictors of surgical risk and prognosis

  • by Yun Wang, Jun Bu, Dalin Xu, Chenyang Zhan, Jiaqi Hu, Minghao Zhang, Kejin Zhu, Yang Qi

  • May 4, 2026

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