Aim Prehabilitation, defined as enhancement of the preoperative condition of a patient, is a
possible strategy for improving postoperative outcome. Lack of muscle strength and poor …

Simple Summary Surgical resection is the primary curative treatment option for colorectal
cancer. However, colorectal resections remain associated with significant postoperative …

Background The aim of this study was to assess the effect of a multimodal prehabilitation
program on perioperative outcomes in colorectal cancer patients with a higher postoperative …

Study objective Prehabilitation is analogous to marathon training and includes preoperative
preparation for exercise, as well as nutrition and psychology. However, evidence-based …

Background Of all older patients that opt for elective colorectal surgery, approximately one-
third has one or more postoperative complications, particularly those patients with a low …

Introduction Frail patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) are at increased risk of complications
after surgery. Prehabilitation seems promising to improve this outcome and therefore we …

BACKGROUND: Abdominal surgery represents a physiologic stress and is associated with a
period of recovery during which functional capacity is often diminished.“Prehabilitation” is a …

Background and Purpose: Sarcopenia and malnourishment are highly prevalent in older
patients with colorectal cancer (CRC), who form a growing group of patients at risk of …

Purpose High complication rates following colorectal surgery render many patients unable
to fully regain functional capacity, thus seriously compromising quality of life. The aim of this …

Importance Colorectal surgery is associated with substantial morbidity rates and a lowered
functional capacity. Optimization of the patient's condition in the weeks prior to surgery may …