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Brief Prehabilitation Reduced Complications Prior to Gastrectomy

Researchers evaluate a supervised, home-based program combining exercise, nutrition, and psychological support before surgery

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  • Kathryn Wighton

  • April 7, 2026

  • 3 min

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    A supervised prehabilitation program reduced 30-day postoperative complications in frail older patients undergoing radical gastrectomy.

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    Patients receiving prehabilitation had lower rates of minor and medical complications compared to those receiving standard care.

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    The prehabilitation group experienced improved postoperative recovery, including shorter ICU stays and hospital durations.

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    Functional capacity and biomarkers improved in the prehabilitation group, with significant increases in walking distance and reduced inflammation.

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    The prehabilitation intervention included exercise, nutritional support, and psychosocial care, achieving 94% compliance without adverse events.

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Brief Prehabilitation Reduced Complications Prior to Gastrectomy

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • April 7, 2026

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