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Early Exercise Speeds Recovery for Pancreatic Cancer Surgery Patients

Early progressive resistance exercise after pancreaticoduodenectomy accelerates recovery, significantly reducing time to first water intake, food intake, ambulation, and length of hospital stay. With 80 patients involved, those engaging in structured exercise reported faster functional recovery compared to controls receiving standard care. The findings highlight the need for integrating exercise protocols into postoperative care to enhance patient outcomes and support rehabilitation in pancreatic cancer cases.

Journal Article by Liu X, Shi N, Li R and Song Y in Front Surg

© 2025 Liu, Shi, Li and Song.

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