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Despite its prevalence, the magnitude and course of perioperative muscle wasting (POMW) remain incompletely understood, and current interventions are limited. Current definitions applied to sarcopenia do not suitably apply to cohorts undergoing major abdominal surgery, and therefore, we propose the concept of POMW, defined as POMW within 6\u2009weeks of surgery. These systematic review and meta\u2010analysis aim to assess the extent of POMW and synthesise evidence on its clinical impact and potential interventions.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The electronic databases MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane CENTRAL were searched from their inception to June 2025. Studies with preoperative and postoperative assessments of muscle wasting and\/or function within 6\u2009weeks of major abdominal surgery were included. Methodological quality and risk of bias were assessed with the Revised Cochrane model and Newcastle\u2013Ottawa Scale, where appropriate. Meta\u2010analysis was conducted using a random\u2010effects model, with standardised mean changes (SMCs) as effect size metrics. The primary outcome was change in skeletal muscle mass\/size within 2 and 6 weeks postoperatively, and the secondary outcome was change in muscle strength.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      A systematic review identified 45 studies (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20095283 patients) evaluating perioperative changes in skeletal muscle mass\/dimensions and\/or function within 6\u2009weeks of major abdominal surgery. A meta\u2010analysis of 17 studies (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20092213 patients) was conducted, and significant reductions in muscle mass\/size were observed at \u2264\u20092\u2009weeks (SMC\u2009=\u20090.34; 95% CI: 0.19\u20130.49) and 3\u20136\u2009weeks postoperatively (SMC\u2009=\u20090.39; 95% CI: 0.24\u20130.54). Muscle strength, primarily assessed via handgrip dynamometry, also declined significantly (SMC\u2009=\u20090.79; 95% CI: 0.12\u20131.46). Heterogeneity was high but findings remained robust in sensitivity analyses. Functional impairments and greater muscle wasting were consistently associated with poorer clinical outcomes.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>POMW is common, rapid in onset and clinically relevant. Current management strategies are inadequate. 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