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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Jan 15, 2026; 18(1): 109735
Published online Jan 15, 2026. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v18.i1.109735
Published online Jan 15, 2026. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v18.i1.109735
Table 1 Comparison of general data between the two groups, n (%)
| Factor | Abdominal obesity group (n = 80) | Non-abdominal obesity group (n = 70) | χ2/t | P value |
| Age (years) | 72.63 ± 5.32 | 71.91 ± 5.58 | 0.788 | 0.432 |
| Male | 52 (65.00) | 45 (64.29) | 0.005 | 0.943 |
| Tumor site | ||||
| Carcinoma of colon | 45 (56.25) | 38 (54.29) | 0.057 | 0.811 |
| Rectal cancer | 35 (43.75) | 32 (45.71) | ||
| TNM stage I-II | 34 (42.50) | 29 (41.43) | 0.018 | 0.893 |
| TNM stage III | 46 (57.50) | 41 (58.57) | ||
| Combined hypertension | 38 (47.50) | 32 (45.71) | 0.038 | 0.845 |
| Combined diabetes | 22 (27.50) | 18 (25.71) | 0.05 | 0.824 |
- Citation: Zhou J, Wang BP, Su RN, Zhang S, Gao YW. Impact of visceral obesity on postoperative complications and oncological outcomes in elderly patients with colorectal cancer. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2026; 18(1): 109735
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5204/full/v18/i1/109735.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4251/wjgo.v18.i1.109735