Prognostic Implication of Body Mass Index on Survival Outcomes in Surgically Treated Nonmetastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Single-Institutional Retrospective Analysis of a Large Cohort

ConclusionsOur data suggest that overweight and obesity defined based on BMI are generally related to favorable survival outcomes after surgery for RCC. Additional basic research is required to find out the biological mechanisms explaining the correlation between BMI and survival outcomes.
Source: Annals of Surgical Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research