Early postoperative neutrophil to lymphocyte and platelet to lymphocyte ratios predict postoperative complications after curative surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer.

Discov Oncol · 2026 · PMC13201703 · PMID 41991817

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Multivariate logistic regression confirmed that high NLR and treatment with concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) were independent predictors of postoperative morbidity, while surgical approach and comorbidity did not reach statistical significance.

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