| CT | Computed tomography |
| MRI | Magnetic resonance imaging |
| BMI | Body Mass Index |
| CCI | Charlson Comorbidity Index |
| VRAM | Vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap |
| LDR | Local disease recurrence |
| DDR | Distant disease recurrence |
| DSS | Disease-specific survival |
| DFS | Disease-free survival |
| WRCs | Wound-related complications |
| SD | Standard deviation |
| VAC | Vacuum-assisted secondary wound closure treatment |