= .001) as independent predictors of DFS, while sarcopenia was not an independent predictor of either outcome.ConclusionSarcopenia was strongly associated with postoperative complications but not with OS or DFS. These findings suggest sarcopenia reflects perioperative risk rather than long-term prognosis in this subgroup.
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