There is a growing body of evidence to support a connection between diabetes
(predominantly type 2), obesity and cancer. Multiple meta‐analyses of epidemiological data …

Obesity is a risk factor for colorectal cancer based on its molecular and metabolic effects on
insulin and IGF-1, leptin, adipocytokines, and sex hormones. Obese men have a higher risk …

Objectives: To determine whether body fat distribution, measured by waist circumference
(WC) and waist/hip ratio (WHR), is a better predictor of mortality and morbidity after …

Background Among patients undergoing resection for gastric cancer, the impact of body
mass index (BMI) on outcomes is not well understood. We sought to define the impact of non …

Background Breast reconstruction is an essential component in the treatment of breast
cancer. Postoperative complications after breast reconstruction are common and affect …

Background The escalating global epidemic of obesity is of worldwide concern because of
its association with serious negative effects on health. The technical difficulty of rectal cancer …

Background Benefits and limitations of supplementation with 80% fraction of inspired
oxygen for preventing surgical site infections have not yet been clearly defined. Some …

Abstract Background The Pfannenstiel incision, widely used in gynecological surgery, has
been reported to be associated with lower rates of wound complications than midline …

Background: Breast reconstruction is a common standard procedure in many centres after
breast cancer surgery. The aim of the present study was to investigate and compare the …

Purpose While obesity is considered a prognostic factor in colorectal cancer (CRC), there is
increasing evidence that not simply body mass index (BMI) alone but specifically abdominal …