Visceral obesity exacerbates perioperative muscle loss and impairs survival in colorectal cancer

BACKGROUND Visceral adiposity is implicated in colorectal cancer (CRC) progression and metabolic dysregulation. However, the dynamic interplay between visceral fat area (VFA), perioperative skeletal muscle loss (SML), and long-term survival remains poorly defined. This study aimed to elucidate the impact of VFA on SML and its prognostic value in CRC patients. AIM To investigate the impact of VFA on perioperative SML and its prognostic value in CRC patients. METHODS A retrospective cohort of 389