Researchers investigated the impact of a weight-loss program (WLP) on patients with a high body mass index (BMI) before undergoing liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). In a study of 19 patients with a BMI of 25.0 or higher, WLP successfully led to weight loss without affecting short- or long-term surgical outcomes. The program improved liver function and immune-nutrition status while preserving skeletal muscle mass, offering a promising strategy for optimizing HCC patient health before surgery.
Journal Article by Saito Y, Morine Y (…) Shimada M et 8 al. in World J Surg
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