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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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A multicenter randomized clinical trial conducted in China revealed that a supervised prehabilitation program significantly reduced 30-day postoperative complications in frail older patients undergoing radical gastrectomy. Patients aged 65 to 85 were assigned to receive Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) care with or without at least two weeks of prehabilitation. The results indicated fewer minor and medical complications in the prehabilitation group, along with improved recovery metrics, including lower ICU admissions and shorter hospital stays. These findings suggest that implementing multimodal prehabilitation can enhance postoperative outcomes.

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Brief Prehabilitation Reduced Complications Prior to Gastrectomy

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • April 7, 2026

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