Log odds of positive lymph nodes predict surgical prognosis in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma based on SEER cohort and nomogram model

Key Points

• Surgical prognosis is significantly influenced by the log odds of positive lymph nodes, with higher odds indicating worse outcomes.
• A predictive model based on the SEER cohort enhances the ability to assess patient prognosis effectively.
• The nomogram model incorporates multiple variables to better stratify patient risk based on lymph node involvement.
• This approach may improve decision-making in surgical planning, highlighting the importance of lymph node status.