Baseline characteristics of the patients at inclusion according to study group.

†Kolmogorov-Smirnov test,‡Fisher's exact test,∫Surgery load: Major = gastrointestinal, liver, pancreas, lung, ovary, oropharynx, larynx and intra-abdominal sarcoma. Intermediate = vulva, cervix, endometrium, uterus, head/neck and retroperitoneum. Minor = breast and skin.*Comorbidities = diabetes, COPD, hypertension, myocardial infarction, other cardiovascular disorders, neurological disorders, cerebrovascular disorders, hearing and vision problems, memory problems in daily life, psychiatric disorders or musculoskeletal disorders.