The Association Between Body Mass Index and the Prognosis and Postoperative Complications of Hepatocellular Carcinoma

摘要: Previous studies have reported the association between excess body mass index (BMI) and increased risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, whether BMI is associated with prognosis postoperative complications HCC still not clear.We searched PubMed Embase for relevant published until date August 30, 2014. Additional were manually identified by searching reference lists retrieved articles. Pooled hazard ratios (HRs) 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) overall survival (OS), disease-free (DFS), (RRs) CIs calculated using random effects or fixed models according to heterogeneities studies.A total 14 included in present meta-analysis. The pooled results showed that was significantly improved OS (HR = 0.94; CI: 0.74-1.19, P = 0.588) DFS (HR = 0.93; 0.79-1.10, P = 0.382). In addition, higher rate a number including ascites (RR = 1.25, 0.94-1.65, P = 0.119), bile leaks (RR = 1.22, 0.81-1.83, P = 0.345), 30-day mortality (RR = 1.05, 0.57-1.96, P = 0.871). patients had incidence wound infections (RR = 2.17, 1.28-3.68, P = 0.004).BMI an independent prognostic factor evaluation patients, it except as scores.