Using prospectively collected INSRF data, we identified tumor vascular encasement and organ invasion as key independent risk factors for surgical complications in NB. These findings underscore the importance of standardized preoperative risk assessments and tailored surgical strategies to improve perioperative safety. Integrating complication profiling into surgical planning may facilitate early intervention, reduce morbidity, and enhance patient recovery. Future efforts will focus on refining INSRF-based predictive models to optimize outcomes and guide precision surgical care in pediatric NB.
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