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Does Sarcopenia Impact Complications and Overall Survival in Patients Undergoing Radical Nephrectomy for Stage III and IV Kidney Cancer?

Charles C. Peyton, Matthew G. Heavner, James T. Rague, L. Spencer Krane, Ashok K. Hemal

Journal of Endourology · 2015 · 62 citations · 28 references

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Abstract

Sarcopenia appears to be associated with risk of major complication after radical nephrectomy for advanced kidney cancer. It was not related to overall survival, however. This preoperative imaging tool may be helpful in preoperative counseling and preparation.

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