Sarcopenia predicts prognosis of patients with renal cell carcinoma: A systematic review and meta-analysis

ABSTRACT Sarcopenia, a concept reflecting the loss of skeletal muscle mass, was reported to be associated with the prognosis of several tumors. However, the prognostic value of sarcopenia in patients with renal cancer remains unclear. We carried out this metaanalysis and systematic review to evaluat...

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Main Authors: Xu Hu, Du-Wu Liao, Zhi-Qiang Yang, Wei-Xiao Yang, San-Chao Xiong, Xiang Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia 2020-07-01
Series:International Brazilian Journal of Urology
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1677-55382020000500705&tlng=en