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The preoperative HbA1c level is an independent prognostic factor for the postoperative survival after resection of non-small cell lung cancer in elderly patients

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Purpose

The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of a history of diabetes mellitus (DM) and the glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level on the survival in patients who underwent complete resection for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Methods

Of the patients who underwent complete resection for NSCLC between 2007 and 2015, 468 were classified into DM (who were currently taking medication for DM) and no DM groups as well as into high HbA1c (≥ 6.5) and normal HbA1c (< 6.5) groups.

Results

The overall survival (OS) did not differ significantly between either pair of groups. Among the elderly patients, the OS did not differ significantly between the DM and no DM groups, but was significantly higher in the normal-HbA1c group than in the high-HbA1c group (5-year survival rate: 84.7 versus 37.2%, respectively, p < 0.01). In the elderly patients, non-adenocarcinoma histology, advanced stage, a high Charlson comorbidity index, and a high preoperative HbA1c level were found to be independent risk factors for the OS.

Conclusion

We revealed that a high preoperative HbA1c level was associated with a poor OS in elderly patients who underwent complete resection for NSCLC. This suggests that it is necessary to achieve diabetic control prior to complete resection in NSCLC patients.

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  1. Department of Thoracic Surgery, Mitsubishikyoto Hospital, 1 Katsuragosyo-cho, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, 615-8087, Japan

    Makoto Motoishi, Tetsuo Hori & Naoki Yamashita

  2. Department of Thoracic Surgery, National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center, Fukakusamukaihata-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, 612-8555, Japan

    Satoru Sawai

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Motoishi, M., Sawai, S., Hori, T. et al. The preoperative HbA1c level is an independent prognostic factor for the postoperative survival after resection of non-small cell lung cancer in elderly patients. Surg Today 48, 517–524 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00595-017-1612-9

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