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

• Main Authors: Elise Piraux (Author), Gregory Reychler (Author), Louise Maertens de Noordhout (Author), Patrice Forget (Author), Yannick Deswysen (Author), Gilles Caty (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...