A novel predictive model offers cancer-specific risk stratification for patients undergoing high-risk upper gastrointestinal surgeries. Analyzing 2,823 patients at Memorial Sloan Kettering, the study identifies key risk factors like age and comorbidities that elevate postoperative complications and length of stay. Notably, neoadjuvant chemotherapy and pre-incision antibiotics were linked to reduced hospital stays. The developed nomograms, with a c-index of 0.66 for complications, empower clinicians with essential tools for patient risk assessment and treatment planning.
Journal Article by Abate M, Lin ST (…) Strong VE et 12 al. in Ann Surg
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