The impact of body mass index on oncological and surgical outcomes of patients undergoing nephrectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Chloe Shu Hui OngYu Xi Terence LawAlex MokKenny S C HoZiting WangEdmund ChiongHo Yee TiongJeremy Yuen Chun TeohPublished in: BJU international (2023)
Our study suggests that a higher BMI is associated with improved long-term oncological survival and similar perioperative outcomes as a lower BMI. More research into the underlying biological and physiological mechanisms will enable better understanding of the effect of BMI, beyond mere association, on post-nephrectomy outcomes.