The significance of preoperative neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in predicting short-term complications and survival benefits of pancreaticoduodenectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis

The established association between the inflammatory marker, neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and both long-term surgical prognosis and short-term postoperative complications is well-recognized. However, its prognostic value in pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is yet to be ascertained. This meta-analysis investigates the prognostic relevance of preoperative NLR in PD patients.

Source: American Journal of Surgery - November 29, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Da Wang, Yuanyuan Wang, Xiaohua Dong, Miao Yu, Hui Cai Tags: Review Article Source Type: research