Gastric cancer in elderly folks is a global health concern, as it often leads to post-op complications and poor outcomes due to frailty. This innovative study presents a plan: a multimodal prehabilitation combined with enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS). They’re putting 368 patients through the paces, focusing on nutrition, fitness, and mental health before gastrectomy. Family members are the guides. The main goal? Cutting post-op complications. If it works, it’s a game-changer for improving both short-term and long-term results in elderly gastric cancer patients.
Journal Article by Sun Y, Tian Y (…) Zhou Y et 19 al. in BMJ Open
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