Evaluation of a Post-Operative Rehabilitation Program in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery: A Pilot Study

Evaluation of a Post-Operative Rehabilitation Program in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery: A Pilot Study

This pilot study explores the effects of a post-operative physical exercise program on the quality of life (QoL) and functional and nutritional parameters of patients that underwent laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery, compared to usual care alone. The intervention group (IG) attended a 2-month-l...

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Main Authors: Sveva Maria Nusca, Attilio Parisi, Paolo Mercantini, Marcello Gasparrini, Francesco Antonio Pitasi, Alessandra Lacopo, Vincenzo Colonna, Giulia Stella, Claudia Cerulli, Elisa Grazioli, Eliana Tranchita, Flavia Santoboni, Eleonora Latini, Donatella Trischitta, Mario Vetrano, Vincenzo Visco, Antonio Pavan, Maria Chiara Vulpiani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
oncology
physical exercise
combined exercise
supervised exercise
Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS)
quality of life
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/11/5632

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