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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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    Prehabilitation reduces 30-day postoperative complications in frail older patients.

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    Study included 368 older patients (65-85 years).

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    Prehabilitation led to fewer minor and medical complications.

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    Benefits included lower ICU admissions and shorter hospital stays.

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    Program lasted an average of 14 days with high compliance (94%).

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Brief Prehabilitation Reduced Complications Prior to Gastrectomy

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • April 7, 2026

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