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Preparing for and Not Waiting for Surgery.
Bates, Andrew; West, Malcolm A; Jack, Sandy; Grocott, Michael P W.
Affiliation
  • Bates A; Perioperative and Critical Care Medicine Theme, NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospital Southampton/University of Southampton, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK.
  • West MA; Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK.
  • Jack S; Perioperative and Critical Care Medicine Theme, NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospital Southampton/University of Southampton, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK.
  • Grocott MPW; Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK.
Curr Oncol ; 31(2): 629-648, 2024 01 23.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38392040
ABSTRACT
Cancer surgery is an essential treatment strategy but can disrupt patients' physical and psychological health. With worldwide demand for surgery expected to increase, this review aims to raise awareness of this global public health concern, present a stepwise framework for preoperative risk evaluation, and propose the adoption of personalised prehabilitation to mitigate risk. Perioperative medicine is a growing speciality that aims to improve clinical outcome by preparing patients for the stress associated with surgery. Preparation should begin at contemplation of surgery, with universal screening for established risk factors, physical fitness, nutritional status, psychological health, and, where applicable, frailty and cognitive function. Patients at risk should undergo a formal assessment with a qualified healthcare professional which informs meaningful shared decision-making discussion and personalised prehabilitation prescription incorporating, where indicated, exercise, nutrition, psychological support, 'surgery schools', and referral to existing local services. The foundational principles of prehabilitation can be adapted to local context, culture, and population. Clinical services should be co-designed with all stakeholders, including patient representatives, and require careful mapping of patient pathways and use of multi-disciplinary professional input. Future research should optimise prehabilitation interventions, adopting standardised outcome measures and robust health economic evaluation.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Preoperative Care / Exercise Limits: Humans Language: En Journal: Curr Oncol Year: 2024 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Reino Unido

Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Preoperative Care / Exercise Limits: Humans Language: En Journal: Curr Oncol Year: 2024 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Reino Unido