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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 6 Status of nutrition and recovery indicators, mean ± SD
| Time point | Abdominal obesity group | Non-abdominal obesity group | χ2/t | P value |
| Dietary intake and body weight change (kcal) | ||||
| Day 1 | 1200.00 ± 150.00 | 1300.00 ± 180.00 | 1.607 | 0.115 |
| Day 7 | 1300.00 ± 160.00 | 1400.00 ± 170.00 | 2.026 | 0.043 |
| Body weight change (kg) | -2.80 ± 0.90 | -2.20 ± 0.80 | 2.213 | 0.029 |
| Gastrointestinal function recovery (exhaust and defecation time) (hour) | ||||
| Day 3 | 48.00 ± 12.00 | 42.00 ± 10.00 | 2.078 | 0.038 |
| Day 7 | 72.00 ± 14.00 | 65.00 ± 13.00 | 2.075 | 0.042 |
| PG-SGA scale | ||||
| Week 1 | 8.30 ± 2.10 | 7.20 ± 1.90 | 2.136 | 0.032 |
| Week 4 | 9.10 ± 2.30 | 7.80 ± 2.10 | 2.369 | 0.021 |
- 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