What are the impact and the optimal design of a physical prehabilitation program in patients with esophagogastric cancer awaiting surgery? A systematic review

Abstract Background Substantial postoperative complications occur after tumor resection for esophagogastric cancers. Physical prehabilitation programs aim to prepare patients for surgery by improving their functional status with the aim of reducing postoperative complications. This systematic review...

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Main Authors: Elise Piraux, Gregory Reychler, Louise Maertens de Noordhout, Patrice Forget, Yannick Deswysen, Gilles Caty
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-021-00260-w