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Butson G, Edbrooke L, Ismail H, Denehy L. Exercise capacity prior to major cancer surgery: A cross-sectional observational study of the validity of the 6-minute walk and 30-second sit-to-stand tests. Asia Pac J Clin Oncol 2024; 20:497-506. [PMID: 38685578 DOI: 10.1111/ajco.14069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) is the gold standard for measuring exercise capacity, however, it is resource intensive and has limited availability. This study aimed to determine: 1) the association between the 6-min walk test (6MWT) and the 30-s sit-to-stand test (30STS) with CPET peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak) and anaerobic threshold (AT) and 2) 6MWT and 30STS cut points associated with a higher risk of postoperative complications. METHODS A cross-sectional study, retrospectively analyzing data collected from a tertiary cancer center over a 23-month period. Measures included CPET VO2peak and AT, 6MWT and 30STS test. Correlations were used to characterize relationships between variables. Receiver operating characteristic curve analyses determined 6MWT and 30STS cut points that aligned with CPET variable cut points. RESULTS Note that, 156 participants were included. The 6MWT and 30STS displayed moderate correlations with VO2peak, rho = 0.65, p = 0.01 and rho = 0.52, p < 0.005 respectively. Fair correlations were observed between AT and 6MWT (rho = 0.36, p = 0.01) and 30STS (rho = 0.41, p < 0.005). The optimal cut points to identify VO2peak < 15 mL/kg/min were 493.5 m on the 6MWT and 12.5 stands on the 30STS test and for AT < 11 mL/kg/min were 506.5 m on the 6MWT and 12.5 stands on the 30STS test. CONCLUSION Both the 6MWT and 30STS test could be used as alternative tools for measuring exercise capacity preoperatively in the cancer setting where CPET is not available. A range of 6MWT and 30STS cut points, according to sensitivity and specificity levels, may be used to evaluate risk of postoperative outcomes.
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- Grace Butson
- Department of Physiotherapy, The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Health Services Research, The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Physiotherapy, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Anesthesia, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Health Services Research, The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Physiotherapy, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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Fiorindi C, Giudici F, Testa GD, Foti L, Romanazzo S, Tognozzi C, Mansueto G, Scaringi S, Cuffaro F, Nannoni A, Soop M, Baldini G. Multimodal Prehabilitation for Patients with Crohn's Disease Scheduled for Major Surgery: A Narrative Review. Nutrients 2024; 16:1783. [PMID: 38892714 PMCID: PMC11174506 DOI: 10.3390/nu16111783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2024] [Revised: 05/25/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Approximately 15-50% of patients with Crohn's disease (CD) will require surgery within ten years following the diagnosis. The management of modifiable risk factors before surgery is essential to reduce postoperative complications and to promote a better postoperative recovery. Preoperative malnutrition reduced functional capacity, sarcopenia, immunosuppressive medications, anemia, and psychological distress are frequently present in CD patients. Multimodal prehabilitation consists of nutritional, functional, medical, and psychological interventions implemented before surgery, aiming at optimizing preoperative status and improve postoperative recovery. Currently, studies evaluating the effect of multimodal prehabilitation on postoperative outcomes specifically in CD are lacking. Some studies have investigated the effect of a single prehabilitation intervention, of which nutritional optimization is the most investigated. The aim of this narrative review is to present the physiologic rationale supporting multimodal surgical prehabilitation in CD patients waiting for surgery, and to describe its main components to facilitate their adoption in the preoperative standard of care.
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- Camilla Fiorindi
- Department of Health Science, University of Firenze, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Careggi, Largo Brambilla 3, 50139 Florence, Italy; (S.R.); (C.T.); (G.M.); (F.C.); (A.N.); (G.B.)
- Multimodal Prehabilitation Center, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Careggi, Largo Brambilla 6, 50135 Florence, Italy; (G.D.T.); (L.F.)
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Largo Brambilla 6, 50135 Florence, Italy; (F.G.); (S.S.)
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- Multimodal Prehabilitation Center, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Careggi, Largo Brambilla 6, 50135 Florence, Italy; (G.D.T.); (L.F.)
- Division of Geriatric and Intensive Care Medicine, University of Florence, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Careggi, Largo Brambilla 3, 50139 Florence, Italy
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- Multimodal Prehabilitation Center, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Careggi, Largo Brambilla 6, 50135 Florence, Italy; (G.D.T.); (L.F.)
- Section of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, University of Florence, Largo Brambilla 3, 50139 Florence, Italy
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- Department of Health Science, University of Firenze, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Careggi, Largo Brambilla 3, 50139 Florence, Italy; (S.R.); (C.T.); (G.M.); (F.C.); (A.N.); (G.B.)
- Multimodal Prehabilitation Center, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Careggi, Largo Brambilla 6, 50135 Florence, Italy; (G.D.T.); (L.F.)
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- Department of Health Science, University of Firenze, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Careggi, Largo Brambilla 3, 50139 Florence, Italy; (S.R.); (C.T.); (G.M.); (F.C.); (A.N.); (G.B.)
- Multimodal Prehabilitation Center, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Careggi, Largo Brambilla 6, 50135 Florence, Italy; (G.D.T.); (L.F.)
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- Department of Health Science, University of Firenze, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Careggi, Largo Brambilla 3, 50139 Florence, Italy; (S.R.); (C.T.); (G.M.); (F.C.); (A.N.); (G.B.)
- Multimodal Prehabilitation Center, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Careggi, Largo Brambilla 6, 50135 Florence, Italy; (G.D.T.); (L.F.)
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Largo Brambilla 6, 50135 Florence, Italy; (F.G.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Health Science, University of Firenze, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Careggi, Largo Brambilla 3, 50139 Florence, Italy; (S.R.); (C.T.); (G.M.); (F.C.); (A.N.); (G.B.)
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- Department of Health Science, University of Firenze, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Careggi, Largo Brambilla 3, 50139 Florence, Italy; (S.R.); (C.T.); (G.M.); (F.C.); (A.N.); (G.B.)
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- Department for IBD and Intestinal Failure Surgery, Karolinska University Hospital, SE 177 76 Stockholm, Sweden;
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- Department of Health Science, University of Firenze, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Careggi, Largo Brambilla 3, 50139 Florence, Italy; (S.R.); (C.T.); (G.M.); (F.C.); (A.N.); (G.B.)
- Multimodal Prehabilitation Center, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Careggi, Largo Brambilla 6, 50135 Florence, Italy; (G.D.T.); (L.F.)
- Section of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, University of Florence, Largo Brambilla 3, 50139 Florence, Italy
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Yanagisawa T, Tatematsu N, Horiuchi M, Migitaka S, Yasuda S, Itatsu K, Kubota T, Sugiura H. Responsiveness and minimal clinically important difference of the 6-minute walk distance in patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery. Support Care Cancer 2024; 32:382. [PMID: 38789578 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-024-08596-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to clarify the responsiveness and minimal clinically important difference (MCID) of the 6-minute walk distance (6MWD) from before and 1 week after surgery in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). METHODS This retrospective cohort study enrolled 97 patients with primary CRC scheduled for surgery. An anchor-based approach estimated the MCID of the 6MWD, with postoperative physical recovery and EuroQol 5-dimension 5L questionnaire assessments serving as anchors. Effect size (ES) and standardized response mean (SRM) of the 6MWD were calculated to evaluate responsiveness, and the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to estimate the MCID of the 6MWD. RESULTS Of the 97 patients, 72 were included in the analysis. The absolute value of ES and SRM of the 6MWD were 0.69 and 0.91, respectively. The ROC curve indicated that the optimal cut-off values for estimating the MCID of the 6MWD were -60 m (area under the curve [AUC] = 0.753 [95% CI: 0.640-0.866]) and -75 m (AUC = 0.870 [95% CI: 0.779-0.961]) at each anchor. CONCLUSION From before to 1 week after surgery, the responsiveness of the 6MWD was favorable, and the MCID of the 6MWD was -75 to -60 m in patients with CRC.
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- Takuya Yanagisawa
- Department of Rehabilitation, Kamiiida Daiichi General Hospital, 2-70 Kamiiida-kitamachi, Kita-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, 462-0802, Japan
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- Department of Integrated Health Sciences, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1-20 Daiko-minami, Higashi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, 461-8673, Japan.
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Kamiiida Daiichi General Hospital, 2-70 Kamiiida-kitamachi, Kita-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, 462-0802, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Kamiiida Daiichi General Hospital, 2-70 Kamiiida-kitamachi, Kita-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, 462-0802, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Kamiiida Daiichi General Hospital, 2-70 Kamiiida-kitamachi, Kita-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, 462-0802, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kamiiida Daiichi General Hospital, 2-70 Kamiiida-kitamachi, Kita-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, 462-0802, Japan
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Kamiiida Daiichi General Hospital, 2-70 Kamiiida-kitamachi, Kita-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, 462-0802, Japan
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- Department of Integrated Health Sciences, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1-20 Daiko-minami, Higashi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, 461-8673, Japan
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Mylius CF, Mooiweer Y, Krijnen WP, Takken T, van Munster BC, van der Schans CP, Klaase JM. Changes in Self-Reported and Device-Measured Physical Activity Before Abdominal Resection Surgery: A Meta-Analysis. Clin Rehabil 2024; 38:216-233. [PMID: 37731348 DOI: 10.1177/02692155231202215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the effect of interventions on physical activity levels of patients awaiting abdominal resection surgery using self-reported as well as device-measured outcome measures. DATA SOURCE PubMed and EMBASE databases were searched on the 18th of April 2023 up to April 2023 for studies on interventions to promote physical activity during the preoperative phase. REVIEW METHODS Studies were included if pre- and post-intervention physical activity was measured between diagnosis and abdominal surgery. Risk of bias was assessed by the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) assessment tool for trials. Meta-analyses were performed to assess the effect of the pre-surgery activity promoting interventions on self-reported and device-measured physical activity. RESULTS Seventeen studies were included in the analysis with 452 subjects in the intervention groups. The random-effect meta-analysis showed a moderate improvement in intervention groups measures in pre-surgery physical activity levels compared to the baseline (SMD = 0.67, [CI = 0.30;1.03], I2 = 79%). The self-reported subgroup meta-analysis showed the largest increase in performed physical activity, (SMD = 0.78, [CI = 0.4;1.15], I2 = 79%) whilst non-significant increase was shown in the device-measured subgroup (SMD = 0.16, [CI = -0.64;0.97], I2 = 58%). CONCLUSION Increasing physical activity in the preoperative phase is feasible. Self-reported physical activity outcome measures show larger effects compared to device-measured outcome measures. More high-quality research should be performed utilizing objective measures.
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- Caspar F Mylius
- Healthy Aging, Allied Health Care and Nursing, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Research Group Healthy Ageing, Allied Health Care and Nursing, Groningen, The Netherlands
- Physiotherapy, Centre of Expertise Primary Care Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Center for Human Movement Sciences, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Healthy Aging, Allied Health Care and Nursing, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Research Group Healthy Ageing, Allied Health Care and Nursing, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Child Development and Exercise Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- University Center for Geriatric Medicine, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Healthy Aging, Allied Health Care and Nursing, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Research Group Healthy Ageing, Allied Health Care and Nursing, Groningen, The Netherlands
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
- Health Psychology Research, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Health Psychology Research, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation, University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Liu Y, Liu Z, Zhang L, Zhang Y, Zhang N, Han Y, Shen L. Preoperative 6-minute walk distance is associated with postoperative complications in patients undergoing laparoscopic gastrointestinal cancer surgery. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY 2024; 50:107139. [PMID: 37948791 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2023.107139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2023] [Revised: 09/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The 6-min walk test (6MWT) is a simple and valid method to evaluate cardiopulmonary function. We performed this prospective study in patients undergoing laparoscopic gastrointestinal cancer surgery to explore the association between preoperative 6MWT performance and overall postoperative complications. METHODS This study was registered at clinicaltrials.gov (NCT03711526). The study consecutively enrolled patients receiving laparoscopic gastrointestinal cancer surgery in our institution. All patients performed the 6MWT upon recruitment and received 30 days of postoperative follow-up. The primary outcome was overall complications, defined by ≥ grade I Clavien-Dindo (CD) classification (2004) complications. Multivariable logistic regression was used to test the association of 6-min walk distance (6MWD) with the outcome. RESULTS A total of 184 patients were included in the final analyses. In the 37 (20.1 %) patients with overall complications, the mean (standard deviation) preoperative 6MWD was 469.1 (86.8) m. In patients with no complications, the 6MWD was 502.6 (90.2) m. The mean difference was 33.5 m (95 % confidence interval, 1.3, 65.7; P = 0.042). A longer preoperative 6MWD was associated with a lower odds of developing postoperative complications (odds ratio, 0.994 per meter increase; 95 % confidence interval, 0.989, 0.999; p = 0.023). CONCLUSION This study indicated an association between the preoperative 6MWD and postoperative complications in patients undergoing laparoscopic gastrointestinal cancer surgery.
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- Yuchao Liu
- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Medical Research Center, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Nawoor-Quinn Z, Oliver A, Raobaikady R, Mohammad K, Cone S, Kasivisvanathan R. The Marsden Morbidity Index: the derivation and validation of a simple risk index scoring system using cardiopulmonary exercise testing variables to predict morbidity in high-risk patients having major cancer surgery. Perioper Med (Lond) 2022; 11:48. [PMID: 36138428 PMCID: PMC9494857 DOI: 10.1186/s13741-022-00279-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 08/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Morbidity and mortality risk prediction tools are increasingly being used as part of preoperative assessment of patients presenting for major abdominal surgery. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) can predict which patients undergoing major abdominal surgery are at risk of complications. The primary objective of this study was to identify preoperative variables including those derived from CPET, which were associated with inpatient morbidity in high-risk patients following major abdominal cancer surgery. The secondary objective was to use these variables to derive and validate a morbidity risk prediction tool. Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort analysis of consecutive adult patients who had CPET as part of their preoperative work-up for major abdominal cancer surgery. Morbidity was a composite outcome, defined by the Clavien-Dindo score and/or the postoperative morbidity survey (POMS) score which was assessed on postoperative day 7. A risk prediction tool was devised using variables from the first analysis which was then applied prospectively to a matched cohort of patients. Results A total of 1398 patients were included in the first phase of the analysis between June 2010 and May 2017. Of these, 540 patients (38.6%) experienced postoperative morbidity. CPET variables deemed significant (p < 0.01) were anaerobic threshold (AT), maximal oxygen consumption at maximal exercise capacity (VO2 max), and ventilatory equivalent for carbon dioxide at anaerobic threshold (AT VE/VCO2). In addition to the CPET findings and the type of surgery the patient underwent, eight preoperative variables that were associated with postoperative morbidity were identified. These include age, WHO category, body mass index (BMI), prior transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or stroke, chronic renal impairment, diabetes mellitus, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and cancer stage. Both sets of variables were then combined to produce a validated morbidity risk prediction scoring tool called the Marsden Morbidity Index. In the second phase of the analysis, this tool was applied prospectively to 424 patients between June 2017 and December 2018. With an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.79, this new model had a sensitivity of 74.2%, specificity of 78.1%, a positive predictive value (PPV) of 79.7%, and a negative predictive value of (NPV) of 79%. Conclusion Our study showed that of the CPET variables, AT, VO2 max, and AT VE/VCO2 were shown to be associated with postoperative surgical morbidity following major abdominal oncological surgery. When combined with a number of preoperative comorbidities commonly associated with increased risk of postoperative morbidity, we created a useful institutional scoring system for predicting which patients will experience adverse events. However, this system needs further validation in other centres performing oncological surgery.
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- Z Nawoor-Quinn
- Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, The Royal Marsden, London, UK.
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, St Mary's Hospital, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, St Mary's Hospital, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia, University College London Hospitals, London, UK
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- The Royal Marsden Hospital and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Fulham Road, Chelsea, London, SW3 6JJ, UK
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, St Mary's Hospital, Imperial College London, London, UK
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Falz R, Bischoff C, Thieme R, Lässing J, Mehdorn M, Stelzner S, Busse M, Gockel I. Effects and duration of exercise-based prehabilitation in surgical therapy of colon and rectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2022; 148:2187-2213. [PMID: 35695931 PMCID: PMC9349170 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-022-04088-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Purpose Functional capacity is an independent indicator of morbidity in colon and rectal cancer surgery. This systematic review describes the evaluated and synthesized effects of exercise prehabilitation depending on the duration of interventions on functional and postoperative outcomes in colon and rectal cancer surgery. Methods Three electronic databases (MEDLINE Pubmed, Web of Sciences, and Cochrane Registry) were systematically searched (January 2022) for controlled trials that investigated the effects of prehabilitation prior to colo-rectal cancer resection. Results Twenty-three studies were included in this systematic review and 14 in our meta-analyses assessing these outcomes: the 6 min walk distance (6MWD), postoperative overall complications, and length of stay (LOS). We observed a significant improvement in preoperative functional capacity as measured with 6MWD (mean difference: 30.8 m; 95% CI 13.3, 48.3; p = 0.0005) due to prehabilitation. No reductions in LOS (mean difference: – 0.27 days; 95% CI – 0.93, 0.40; p = 0.5) or postoperative overall complications (Odds ratio: 0.84; 95% CI 0.53, 1.31; p = 0.44) were observed. Prehabilitation lasting more than 3 weeks tended to lower overall complications (Odds ratio: 0.66; 95% CI 0.4, 1.1; p = 0.11). However, the prehabilitation time periods differed between colon and rectal carcinoma resections. Conclusion Prehabilitation while the patient is preparing to undergo surgery for colorectal carcinoma improves functional capacity; and might reduce postoperative overall complications, but does not shorten the LOS. The studies we reviewed differ in target variables, design, and the intervention’s time period. Multicenter studies with sufficient statistical power and differentiating between colon and rectal carcinoma are needed to develop implementation strategies in the health care system. Registration PROSPERO CRD42022310532
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- Roberto Falz
- Institute of Sport Medicine and Prevention, University Leipzig, Rosa-Luxemburg-Str. 20-30, 04103, Leipzig, Germany.
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- Institute of Sport Medicine and Prevention, University Leipzig, Rosa-Luxemburg-Str. 20-30, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Visceral, Transplant, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute of Sport Medicine and Prevention, University Leipzig, Rosa-Luxemburg-Str. 20-30, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Visceral, Transplant, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Visceral, Transplant, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute of Sport Medicine and Prevention, University Leipzig, Rosa-Luxemburg-Str. 20-30, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Visceral, Transplant, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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Perioperative Administration of Cystine and Theanine Suppresses Inflammation and Facilitates Early Rehabilitation and Recovery after Esophagectomy: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Clinical Trial. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14112319. [PMID: 35684118 PMCID: PMC9182838 DOI: 10.3390/nu14112319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2022] [Revised: 05/26/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Oral administration of cystine and theanine (CT) increases glutathione levels to modulate the inflammatory response, which has yet to be sufficiently explored for patients’ recovery and early rehabilitation. We planned a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to determine whether perioperative oral administration of CT promotes recovery after esophagectomy. Patients were randomized into either CT or placebo groups, who received preoperative and postoperative treatments for 4 and 13 days, respectively. The main outcome measures were triaxial accelerometer readings, inflammation indicators, a 6 min walk test (6MWT), and a quality of life questionnaire (QoR-40). The study involved 32 patients. Although the CT group (n = 16) showed better patient activity across the investigated period, there was no significant difference between the two groups. However, white blood cell count on postoperative days (POD) 2 and 10, neutrophil count (POD 2, 7, and 10), and C-reactive protein level (POD 13) in the CT group were significantly lower than in the placebo group. Furthermore, 6MWT on POD 7 and QoR-40 on POD 13 were significantly higher in the CT group than those in the placebo group. This study suggests that perioperative administration of CT may contribute to early recovery and rehabilitation after esophagectomy via suppression of inflammatory response.
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Objective methods for preoperative assessment of functional capacity. BJA Educ 2022; 22:312-320. [PMID: 36097575 PMCID: PMC9463693 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjae.2022.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Michel A, Gremeaux V, Muff G, Pache B, Geinoz S, Larcinese A, Benaim C, Kayser B, Demartines N, Hübner M, Martin D, Besson C. Short term high-intensity interval training in patients scheduled for major abdominal surgery increases aerobic fitness. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil 2022; 14:61. [PMID: 35392968 PMCID: PMC8991597 DOI: 10.1186/s13102-022-00454-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Background Prehabilitation may improve postoperative clinical outcomes among patients undergoing major abdominal surgery. This study evaluated the potential effects of a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) program performed before major abdominal surgery on patients’ cardiorespiratory fitness and functional ability (secondary outcomes of pilot trial NCT02953119). Methods Patients were included before surgery to engage in a low-volume HIIT program with 3 sessions per week for 3 weeks. Cardiopulmonary exercise and 6-min walk (6MWT) testing were performed pre- and post-prehabilitation. Results Fourteen patients completed an average of 8.6 ± 2.2 (mean ± SD) sessions during a period of 27.9 ± 6.1 days. After the program, \documentclass[12pt]{minimal}
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\begin{document}$$\dot{\mathrm{V}}$$\end{document}V˙O2 at anaerobic threshold (+ 1.2 ml min−1 kg−1, 95%CI 0.4–2.1, p = 0.009) and power at anaerobic threshold (+ 12.4 W, 95%CI 4.8–20, p = 0.004) were improved. These changes were not accompanied by improved functional capacity (6MWT: + 2.6 m, 95% CI (− 19.6) to 24.8, p = 0.800). Conclusion A short low-volume HIIT program increases cardiorespiratory fitness but not walking capacity in patients scheduled for major abdominal surgery. These results need to be confirmed by larger studies. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13102-022-00454-w.
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- Anna Michel
- Faculty of Biology and Medicine, University of Lausanne (UNIL), Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Swiss Olympic Medical Center, Lausanne University Hospital CHUV, University of Lausanne (UNIL), Lausanne, Switzerland.,Institute of Sport Sciences, University of Lausanne (UNIL), Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Lausanne University Hospital CHUV, University of Lausanne (UNIL), Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital CHUV, University of Lausanne (UNIL), Rue du Bugnon 46, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital CHUV, University of Lausanne (UNIL), Rue du Bugnon 46, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Lausanne University Hospital CHUV, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Lausanne University Hospital CHUV, University of Lausanne (UNIL), Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Institute of Sport Sciences, University of Lausanne (UNIL), Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital CHUV, University of Lausanne (UNIL), Rue du Bugnon 46, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital CHUV, University of Lausanne (UNIL), Rue du Bugnon 46, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital CHUV, University of Lausanne (UNIL), Rue du Bugnon 46, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland.
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Swiss Olympic Medical Center, Lausanne University Hospital CHUV, University of Lausanne (UNIL), Lausanne, Switzerland.,Institute of Sport Sciences, University of Lausanne (UNIL), Lausanne, Switzerland
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Poor Physical Performance Is Associated with Postoperative Complications and Mortality in Preoperative Patients with Colorectal Cancer. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14071484. [PMID: 35406097 PMCID: PMC9003250 DOI: 10.3390/nu14071484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Revised: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Introduction: Poor physical performance has been shown to be a good predictor of complications in some pathologies. The objective of our study was to evaluate, in patients with colorectal neoplasia prior to surgery, physical performance and its relationship with postoperative complications and in-hospital mortality, at 1 month and at 6 months. Methods: We conducted a prospective study on patients with preoperative colorectal neoplasia, between October 2018 and July 2021. Physical performance was evaluated using the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) test and hand grip strength (HGS). For a decrease in physical performance, SPPB < 10 points or HGS below the EWGSOP2 cut-off points was considered. Nutritional status was evaluated using subjective global assessment (SGA). The prevalence of postoperative complications and mortality during admission, at 1 month, and at 6 months was evaluated. Results: A total of 296 patients, mean age 60.4 ± 12.8 years, 59.3% male, were evaluated. The mean BMI was 27.6 ± 5.1 kg/m2. The mean total SPPB score was 10.57 ± 2.07 points. A total of 69 patients presented a low SPPB score (23.3%). Hand grip strength showed a mean value of 33.1 ± 8.5 kg/m2 for men and 20.7 ± 4.3 kg/m2 for women. A total of 58 patients presented low HGS (19.6%). SGA found 40.2% (119) of patients with normal nourishment, 32.4% (96) with moderate malnutrition, and 27.4% (81) with severe malnutrition. Postoperative complications were more frequent in patients with a low SPPB score (60.3% vs. 38.6%; p = 0.002) and low HGS (64.9% vs. 39.3%, p = 0.001). A low SPPB test score (OR 2.57, 95% CI 1.37−4.79, p = 0.003) and low HGS (OR 2.69, 95% CI 1.37−5.29, p = 0.004) were associated with a higher risk of postoperative complications after adjusting for tumor stage and age. Patients with a low SPPB score presented an increase in in-hospital mortality (8.7% vs. 0.9%; p = 0.021), at 1 month (8.7% vs. 1.3%; p = 0.002) and at 6 months (13.1% vs. 2.2%, p < 0.001). Patients with low HGS presented an increase in mortality at 6 months (10.5% vs. 3.3%; p = 0.022). Conclusions: The decrease in physical performance, evaluated by the SPPB test or hand grip strength, was elevated in patients with colorectal cancer prior to surgery and was related to an increase in postoperative complications and mortality.
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Makker PGS, Koh CE, Solomon MJ, Steffens D. Preoperative functional capacity and postoperative outcomes following abdominal and pelvic cancer surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. ANZ J Surg 2022; 92:1658-1667. [PMID: 35253333 DOI: 10.1111/ans.17577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is clinical uncertainty regarding an association between preoperative functional capacity of cancer patients, and postoperative outcomes. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to investigate whether poor performance on preoperative six-minute walk test (6MWT) or five-times sit to stand test (5STS) is associated with worse postoperative complication rates and prolonged length of hospital stay (LOS) in cancer patients. METHODS An electronic search was performed from earliest available record to 26th February 2021 in MEDLINE, Embase and AMED. Studies investigating the association between preoperative physical function (measured using either 6MWT or 5STS) and postoperative outcomes (complications and LOS) in patients with gastrointestinal, abdominal and pelvic cancers were included. Risk of bias was assessed using the Quality in Prognosis Studies (QUIPS) tool. Where possible, summary odds ratios (OR) or mean differences (MD), and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated using random-effect models. RESULTS Five studies (379 patients) were included, of which none utilized the 5STS. Overall, studies were rated as having low to moderate risk of bias. Higher preoperative performance on the 6MWT (≥400 m) was associated with low grade postoperative complications (OR = 0.38; 95% CI = 0.15-0.95) but was not associated with a shorter LOS (MD = 3.29; 95%CI = -1.07-7.66). CONCLUSION The available evidence suggests that in cancer patients, a higher preoperative functional capacity may be associated with reduced postoperative complications. Conversely, there is no significant association between preoperative function and LOS. Further high-quality studies are needed in this area, including studies involving 5STS.
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- Preet G S Makker
- Surgical Outcomes Research Centre (SOuRCe), Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Surgical Outcomes Research Centre (SOuRCe), Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine and Health, Central Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Department of Colorectal Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,RPA Institute of Academic Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Surgical Outcomes Research Centre (SOuRCe), Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine and Health, Central Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Department of Colorectal Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,RPA Institute of Academic Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Surgical Outcomes Research Centre (SOuRCe), Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine and Health, Central Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Smith NA, Batterham M, Shulman MA. Predicting recovery and disability after surgery in patients with severe obesity: The role of the six-minute walk test. Anaesth Intensive Care 2022; 50:159-168. [PMID: 35171060 DOI: 10.1177/0310057x20981969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The most appropriate method to predict postoperative outcomes in patients with severe obesity undergoing elective non-bariatric surgery is not known. We conducted a single-centre prospective cohort study in patients with a body mass index of at least 35 kg/m2 undergoing non-bariatric, non-cardiac surgery. Patients completed the six-minute walk test prior to surgery. Disability was measured before and six months after surgery using the World Health Organization disability assessment schedule. Primary outcome measures included quality of recovery at one month and significantly increased disability at six months after surgery. A total of 293 patients participated. The median body mass index was 41 kg/m2. Patients generally recovered well. Following surgery, 9% of patients experienced a poor quality of recovery and 7% developed a significant increase in disability. The proportion of patients free from clinically significant disability increased from 66% prior to surgery to 90% at six months after surgery. The distance walked in six minutes was weakly predictive of poor recovery at one month and significantly increased disability at six months; weight and body mass index were not. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve was 0.65 (95% confidence intervals 0.51 to 0.78) for poor recovery and 0.64 (95% confidence intervals 0.51 to 0.77) for increased disability. A preoperative six-minute walk test distance of 308 m was the best cut-off value for predicting increased postoperative disability (sensitivity 0.68, specificity 0.63). The six-minute walk test was most discriminatory at shorter distances. This population of patients with severe obesity appeared to recover well and had few adverse outcomes. The degree of functional capacity was more important than the degree of obesity in predicting postoperative outcomes.
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- Natalie A Smith
- Department of Anaesthesia, Wollongong Hospital, Wollongong, Australia.,School of Medicine, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia
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- Statistical Consulting Centre, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.,Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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Egenvall M, Karlsson E, Nygren-Bonnier M, Franzén E, Rydwik E. Associations between a composite score of hemoglobin, CRP and albumin and physical performance in older patients undergoing gastrointestinal cancer surgery. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2021; 46:330-335. [PMID: 34857216 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2021.09.736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Abnormal levels of hemoglobin, C-reactive protein (CRP) and albumin are common in people with gastrointestinal cancer. The hypothesis was that this is of importance for physical performance in older persons in the perioperative context. Thus, the aim was to evaluate the association between hemoglobin, CRP and albumin and physical performance before and after abdominal cancer surgery in older patients. METHODS Patients ≥70 years of age scheduled for abdominal cancer surgery were invited to take part in the study. Data on levels of hemoglobin, CRP and albumin and physical performance (Six-Minute Walk Test, functional leg strength [chair-stands completed in 30 s], and maximal inspiratory muscle strength), were collected at baseline (n = 178) and physical performance was reassessed before discharge (n = 120). A composite score of 0-3 points was used, based on the presence or not of anemia, elevated CRP or hypoalbuminemia. Multivariable linear regressions were used for statistical analysis. RESULTS Before surgery, walking distance in patients scoring 2-3 (presence of 2 or 3 abnormal values) was shorter in comparison to patients scoring 0 (all values within normal range) in the multivariable model (-39.1 m; 95% CI -74.2, -3.9, p = 0.030). The number of chair stands performed during 30 s was lower in patients scoring 1 (-1.7; 95% CI -3.2, -0.2, p = 0.028) and 2-3 (-1.6; 95% CI -3.0, -0.1, p = 0.037) compared to patients scoring 0. No significant differences were seen between score groups and inspiratory muscle strength. After surgery, no differences were seen in walking distance or chair stands between patients with different scores. CONCLUSIONS Older patients with abnormal concentrations of hemoglobin, CRP and albumin before gastrointestinal cancer surgery showed impaired physical performance before surgery. Knowledge about potentially modifiable factors prior to cancer surgery increases the possibility to prepare the individual, which in turn might contribute to reduced morbidity and faster recovery after surgery.
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- Monika Egenvall
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Department of Pelvic Cancer, Colorectal Surgery Unit, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Department of Clinical Science and Education, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Unit of Occupational and Physical Therapy, Södersjukhuset, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Division of Physiotherapy, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Theme Women's Health and Allied Health Professionals, Medical Unit Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Division of Physiotherapy, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Theme Women's Health and Allied Health Professionals, Medical Unit Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden; Stockholms Sjukhem R&D Unit, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Division of Physiotherapy, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Theme Women's Health and Allied Health Professionals, Medical Unit Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden; Stockholm Region Council, FOU nu, Research and Development Unit for the Elderly, Järfälla, Sweden
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Implementation of the pre-operative rehabilitation recovery protocol and its effect on the quality of recovery after colorectal surgeries. Chin Med J (Engl) 2021; 134:2865-2873. [PMID: 34732661 PMCID: PMC8667982 DOI: 10.1097/cm9.0000000000001709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background: Patients’ recovery after surgery is the major concern for all perioperative clinicians. This study aims to minimize the side effects of peri-operative surgical stress and accelerate patients’ recovery of gastrointestinal (GI) function and quality of life after colorectal surgeries, an enhanced recovery protocol based on pre-operative rehabilitation was implemented and its effect was explored. Methods: A prospective randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted, patients were recruited from January 2018 to September 2019 in this study. Patients scheduled for elective colorectal surgeries were randomly allocated to receive either standardized enhanced recovery after surgery (S-ERAS) group or enhanced recovery after surgery based on pre-operative rehabilitation (group PR-ERAS). In the group PR-ERAS, on top of recommended peri-operative strategies for enhanced recovery, formatted rehabilitation exercises pre-operatively were carried out. The primary outcome was the quality of GI recovery measured with I-FEED scoring. Secondary outcomes were quality of life scores and strength of handgrip; the incidence of adverse events till 30 days post-operatively was also analyzed. Results: A total of 240 patients were scrutinized and 213 eligible patients were enrolled, who were randomly allocated to the group S-ERAS (n = 104) and group PR-ERAS (n = 109). The percentage of normal recovery graded by I-FEED scoring was higher in group PR-ERAS (79.0% vs. 64.3%, P < 0.050). The subscores of life ability and physical well-being at post-operative 72 h were significantly improved in the group PR-ERAS using quality of recovery score (QOR-40) questionnaire (P < 0.050). The strength of hand grip post-operatively was also improved in the group PR-ERAS (P < 0.050). The incidence of bowel-related and other adverse events was similar in both groups till 30 days post-operatively (P > 0.050). Conclusions: Peri-operative rehabilitation exercise might be another benevolent factor for early recovery of GI function and life of quality after colorectal surgery. Newer, more surgery-specific rehabilitation recovery protocol merits further exploration for these patients. Trial Registration: ChiCTR.org.cn, ChiCTR-ONRC-14005096
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Argillander TE, Heil TC, Melis RJF, van Duijvendijk P, Klaase JM, van Munster BC. Preoperative physical performance as predictor of postoperative outcomes in patients aged 65 and older scheduled for major abdominal cancer surgery: A systematic review. Eur J Surg Oncol 2021; 48:570-581. [PMID: 34629224 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2021.09.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Revised: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Abdominal cancer surgery is associated with considerable morbidity in older patients. Assessment of preoperative physical status is therefore essential. The aim of this review was to describe and compare the objective physical tests that are currently used in abdominal cancer surgery in the older patient population with regard to postoperative outcomes. METHODS Medline, Embase, CINAHL and Web of Science were searched until 31 December 2020. Non-interventional cohort studies were eligible if they included patients ≥65 years undergoing abdominal cancer surgery, reported results on objective preoperative physical assessment such as Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET), field walk tests or muscle strength, and on postoperative outcomes. RESULTS 23 publications were included (10 CPET, 13 non-CPET including Timed Up & Go, grip strength, 6-minute walking test (6MWT) and incremental shuttle walk test (ISWT)). Meta-analysis was precluded due to heterogeneity between study cohorts, different cut-off points, and inconsistent reporting of outcomes. In CPET studies, ventilatory anaerobic threshold and minute ventilation/carbon dioxide production gradient were associated with adverse outcomes. ISWT and 6MWT predicted outcomes in two studies. Tests addressing muscle strength and function were of limited value. No study compared different physical tests. DISCUSSION CPET has the ability to predict adverse postoperative outcomes, but it is time-consuming and requires expert assessment. ISWT or 6MWT might be a feasible alternative to estimate aerobic capacity. Muscle strength and function tests currently have limited value in risk prediction. Future research should compare the predictive value of different physical instruments with regard to postoperative outcomes in older surgical patients.
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- T E Argillander
- Department of Surgery, Gelre Hospitals, Apeldoorn, the Netherlands; Department of Geriatric Medicine, Gelre Hospitals, Apeldoorn, the Netherlands; University Center for Geriatric Medicine, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- University Center for Geriatric Medicine, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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Makker PGS, Koh CE, Solomon MJ, Ratcliffe J, Steffens D. Functional outcomes following pelvic exenteration: results from a prospective cohort study. Colorectal Dis 2021; 23:2647-2658. [PMID: 34346149 DOI: 10.1111/codi.15834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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AIM Postoperative functional outcomes following pelvic exenteration surgery for treatment of advanced or recurrent pelvic malignancies are poorly understood. The aim of this study was to determine the short-term functional outcomes following pelvic exenteration surgery using objective measures of physical function. METHOD Patients undergoing pelvic exenteration surgery between January 2017 and May 2020 were recruited at a single quaternary referral hospital in Sydney, Australia. The primary measures were the 6-min walk test (6MWT) and the five times sit to stand (5STS) test. Data were collected at baseline (preoperatively), 10 days postoperatively and at discharge from hospital, and were analysed according to tumour type, extent of exenteration, sacrectomy, length of hospital stay, major nerve resection and postoperative complications. RESULTS The cohort of patients that participated in functional assessments consisted of 135 patients, with a median age of 61 years. Pelvic exenteration patients had a reduced 6MWT distance preoperatively compared to the general population (P < 0.001). Following surgery, we observed a further decrease in 6MWT distance (P < 0.001) and an increase in time to complete 5STS (P < 0.001) at postoperative day 10 compared to baseline, with a slight improvement at discharge. There were no differences in 6MWT and 5STS outcomes between patients based on comparisons of surgical and oncological factors. CONCLUSION Pelvic exenteration patients are functionally impaired in the preoperative period compared to the general population. Surgery causes a further reduction in physical function in the short term; however, functional outcomes are not impacted by tumour type, extent of exenteration, sacrectomy or nerve resection.
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- Preet G S Makker
- Surgical Outcomes Research Centre (SOuRCe), Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Surgical Outcomes Research Centre (SOuRCe), Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine and Health, Central Clinical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Department of Colorectal Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,RPA Institute of Academic Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Surgical Outcomes Research Centre (SOuRCe), Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine and Health, Central Clinical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Department of Colorectal Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,RPA Institute of Academic Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Surgical Outcomes Research Centre (SOuRCe), Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine and Health, Central Clinical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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El-Kefraoui C, Rajabiyazdi F, Pecorelli N, Carli F, Lee L, Feldman LS, Fiore JF. Prognostic value of the Duke Activity Status Index (DASI) in patients undergoing colorectal surgery. World J Surg 2021; 45:3677-3685. [PMID: 34448918 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-021-06256-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Complications are common after colorectal surgery and remain a target for quality improvement. Lower preoperative physical functioning is associated with poor postoperative outcomes, but assessment often relies on subjective judgment or resource-intensive tests. Recent literature suggests that self-reported functional capacity, measured using the Duke Activity Status Index (DASI), is a strong predictor of postoperative outcomes. This study aimed to estimate the extent to which DASI predicts 30-day complications after colorectal surgery. METHODS In this observational study, 100 patients undergoing colorectal resection [median age 63, 57% men, 81% laparoscopic, 37% rectal surgery] responded to DASI two weeks preoperatively. Complications were classified according to Clavien-Dindo and quantified using the comprehensive complication index (CCI). Our primary analysis targeted the relationship between preoperative DASI and odds of complications. Secondary analyses focused on 30-day severe complications, CCI, readmissions, and length of stay (LOS). We also explored the predictive ability of DASI with scores dichotomized based on a previously validated threshold (≤ 34). RESULTS Mean preoperative DASI was 48 ± 12. Forty-six patients (46%) experienced 30-day complications (8% severe, CCI 9.6 ± 15). Lower DASI scores were associated with higher odds of complications (OR 1.08, 95%CI 1.03-1.14; p = 0.001). Preoperative DASI was also an independent predictor of severe complications, CCI, and readmissions. The predictive ability was supported when scores were dichotomized at ≤ 34. CONCLUSION DASI is a significant predictor of postoperative complications after colorectal surgery. This questionnaire can be easily implemented in clinical practice to identify patients with low preoperative functional capacity and target interventions to those at higher risk.
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- Charbel El-Kefraoui
- Division of Experimental Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.,Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery and Innovation, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Division of Experimental Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.,Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery and Innovation, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Pancreas Translational & Clinical Research Center, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Division of Experimental Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.,Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery and Innovation, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada.,Department of Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.,Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE), Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Division of Experimental Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.,Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery and Innovation, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada.,Department of Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.,Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE), Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Division of Experimental Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada. .,Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery and Innovation, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada. .,Department of Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada. .,Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE), Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada.
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Chabot K, Gillis C, Minnella EM, Ferreira V, Awasthi R, Baldini G, Carli F. Functional capacity of prediabetic patients: effect of multimodal prehabilitation in patients undergoing colorectal cancer resection. Acta Oncol 2021; 60:1025-1031. [PMID: 34102947 DOI: 10.1080/0284186x.2021.1937307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Prehabilitation is the process of increasing functional capacity (FC) before surgery. Poor glycemic control is associated with worse outcomes in patients undergoing surgery. Therefore, prediabetic patients could particularly benefit from prehabilitation. METHODS This is a pooled analysis of individual patient data from three multimodal prehabilitation trials in colorectal cancer surgery. Following a baseline assessment using the 6-minute walking test (6MWT), subjects were randomized to multimodal prehabilitation or to a control group. Participants were reassessed 24 h before surgery and 4 weeks after surgery. Prediabetes (PreDM) was defined as HbA1c 5.7%-6.4%. Multivariable logistic regression was used to adjust for potentially confounding variables. RESULTS Participation in a prehabilitation program was the most important predictive factor of clinical improvement in FC prior to surgery (Adjusted OR 2.42, 95% CI 1.18, 4.94); prediabetes was not a statistically significant predictor of improvement in FC after adjustments for covariates. Prehabilitation attenuated the loss of FC in unadjusted analyses after surgery in prediabetic patients (PreDM Control: median change -6 m [IQR -50-20] vs PreDM Prehab: median change +25 m [IQR -20-53], p = 0.045). Adjusted analyses also suggested the protective effect against loss of FC after surgery was stronger in prediabetic patients (PreDM Prehab vs PreDM Control: OR 5.5, 95% CI: 1.2-25.8; Normo Prehab vs Normo Control: OR 1.5, 95% CI: 0.53-4.52). CONCLUSIONS Multimodal prehabilitation favored clinical recovery of FC after surgery in CRC patients, especially prediabetic patients.
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- Department of Anesthesia, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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Yanagisawa T, Tatematsu N, Horiuchi M, Migitaka S, Yasuda S, Itatsu K, Kubota T, Sugiura H. Preoperative physical activity predicts postoperative functional recovery in gastrointestinal cancer patients. Disabil Rehabil 2021; 44:5557-5562. [PMID: 34165374 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1939447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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PURPOSE The present study aimed to investigate the association between preoperative physical activity (PA) and postoperative functional recovery in gastrointestinal cancer patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this prospective study, we included 101 patients who underwent colorectal or gastric cancer surgery. Primary outcome was 6-minute walk distance (6MWD) decline ratio ((postoperative 6MWD value - preoperative 6MWD value)/preoperative 6MWD value × 100 (%)), which was determined as postoperative functional recovery. Patients were divided into two groups according to the median of 6MWD decline ratio: above the median (non-decline group) and below the median (decline group). The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-SV) (the usual seven-day short version) was used to assess preoperative PA and sedentary time. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify predictive factors of postoperative functional recovery. RESULTS Preoperative PA (odds ratio (OR): 3.812; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.326-10.956; p = 0.01), 6MWD (OR: 1.006; 95% CI: 1.002-1.011; p < 0.01), C-reactive protein (OR: 4.138; 95% CI: 1.383-12.377; p = 0.01), and combined resection (OR: 3.425; 95% CI: 1.101-10.649; p = 0.03) were associated with postoperative functional recovery. CONCLUSIONS Preoperative PA is a predictor of postoperative functional recovery in patients who undergoing gastrointestinal cancer surgery.Implications for rehabilitationThe association between preoperative physical activity (PA) and postoperative functional recovery has been unclear in gastrointestinal cancer patients.We indicated that preoperative PA predicts postoperative functional recovery.Patients who low preoperative PA need to be monitored carefully in the postoperative course.Patients with low preoperative PA may need enhanced postoperative rehabilitation to reduce postoperative functional decline.
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- Takuya Yanagisawa
- Department of Rehabilitation, Kamiiida Daiichi General Hospital, Nagoya, Japan.,Program in Physical and Occupational Therapy, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Integrated Health Sciences, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Kamiiida Daiichi General Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Kamiiida Daiichi General Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Kamiiida Daiichi General Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kamiiida Daiichi General Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Kamiiida Daiichi General Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Integrated Health Sciences, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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Wooten SV, Fleming RYD, Wolf JS, Stray-Gundersen S, Bartholomew JB, Mendoza D, Stanforth PR, Stanforth D, Hernandez LM, Tanaka H. Prehabilitation program composed of blood flow restriction training and sports nutrition improves physical functions in abdominal cancer patients awaiting surgery. Eur J Surg Oncol 2021; 47:2952-2958. [PMID: 34092455 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2021.05.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2021] [Revised: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The impact of prehabilitation remains controversial due to a short presurgical waiting period and the diminished capacity of the patient population. A strategy to augment and optimize the effectiveness of prehabilitations for abdominal cancer patients may be found in the unlikely field of sport science. We investigated the use of blood flow restriction training and sport nutrition supplementation to augment functional capacity and increase muscle strength in twenty-four abdominal cancer patients awaiting surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS The sport science-based program was comprised of blood flow restriction exercise 5 to 6 times per week and a daily sports nutrition supplement containing l-citrulline, creatine monohydrate, and whey protein. RESULTS After 4 weeks of prehabilitation, 6-min walk test, timed up and go, short physical performance battery, 5-chair stand test and physical component score of quality of life were significantly improved (all p < 0.05). Total body and appendicular lean mass as assessed by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry increased by 0.73 ± 1.04 kg (p = 0.004) and 0.42 ± 0.64 kg (p = 0.006), respectively. Total body fat mass and trunk fat mass decreased (p = 0.004 and p = 0.021). There were no significant changes in hand grip strength, fear of falling, the mental component summary of quality of life, or fasting serum concentrations of myostatin, follistatin, and growth hormone. CONCLUSION A multimodal prehabilitation program, which encompasses blood flow restriction training and sports nutrition supplements, is both feasible and effective in improving lean mass and physical function in abdominal cancer patients prior to surgery.
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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Gillis C, Richer L, Fenton TR, Gramlich L, Keller H, Culos-Reed SN, Sajobi TT, Awasthi R, Carli F. Colorectal cancer patients with malnutrition suffer poor physical and mental health before surgery. Surgery 2021; 170:841-847. [PMID: 33966805 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2021.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Revised: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 04/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND To determine whether there is an association between preoperative nutritional status and preoperative physical function, patient-reported quality of life, and body composition in colorectal cancer patients awaiting elective surgery. METHODS We conducted a pooled analysis of individual baseline patient data (n = 266) collected from 5 prehabilitation trials in colorectal cancer surgery. All data were collected approximately 4 weeks before surgery. Each patient's nutritional status was evaluated using the Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment: scores 4-8 indicated need for nutritional treatment, whereas ≥9 indicated critical need for a nutrition intervention. Physical function was measured with the 6-minute walk test; patient-reported quality of life was captured with the SF-36; body mass and composition were determined using multifrequency bioelectrical impedance. RESULTS Mean Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment score was 5.3 (standard deviation: 3.9). Approximately two-thirds of patients had a Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment of 4-8 or ≥9 (n = 162/266). The 6-minute walk test was progressively worse with higher Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment scores (PG-SGA <4: 471(119) m; PG-SGA 4-8: 417(125) m; PG-SGA ≥9: 311(125) m, P < .001). Every component of the SF-36 was lower in those with a Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment ≥9 compared to Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment <4, indicating that malnourished patients suffer worse quality of life. Interestingly, only the male patients with a Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment ≥9 presented with statistically significant lower body mass, reduced fat-free mass index, and a lower percent body fat relative to those with Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment <4, in part due to the higher variability among the females. CONCLUSION The consequences of malnutrition are far-reaching and are strongly associated with the physical and mental health of colorectal cancer patients awaiting elective resection.
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- Chelsia Gillis
- Department of Anesthesia, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
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- Department of Anesthesia, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Institute of Public Health, Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada; Nutrition Services, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Schlegel-University of Waterloo Research Institute for Aging, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Kinesiology and Department of Oncology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; Psychosocial Resources, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Cancer Care, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Community Health Sciences and O'Brien Institute for Public Health, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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Kim S, Hsu FC, Groban L, Williamson J, Messier S. A pilot study of aquatic prehabilitation in adults with knee osteoarthritis undergoing total knee arthroplasty - short term outcome. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:388. [PMID: 33902505 PMCID: PMC8074697 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04253-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2020] [Accepted: 04/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is increasingly more prevalent and significant number of patients require knee arthroplasty. Although knee arthroplasty is generally successful, it takes months to recover physical function. Preoperative physical function is known to predict postoperative outcomes and exercise can improve preoperative physical function. However, patients with KOA have difficulty exercise on land due to pain and stiffness, while water exercise can be better tolerated. We hypothesized that preoperative water exercise to improve preoperative physical function will improve postoperative outcomes after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). METHODS We enrolled 43 participants who were scheduled for elective TKA in 4-8 weeks and scored at or below 50th percentile in mobility assessment tool-sf (MAT-sf). All enrolled participants were assessed on 1) clinical osteoarthritis symptom severity using Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), 2) physical function using Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), 3) self-reported mobility using Mobility Assessment Tool-short form (MAT-sf), 4) depression using Geriatric Depression Scale-short form (GDS-sf), 5) cognitive function using Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). Blood samples for high-sensitivity-C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) were stored at - 80 °C then all samples were analyzed together. All the enrolled participants were randomly assigned to the aquatic exercise intervention (AEI) or usual care group. Sixty minute sessions of AEI was conducted three times a week for 4-8 weeks. Participants in both groups were evaluated within 1 week before their scheduled surgery, as well as 4 weeks after the surgery. RESULTS The mean age was 67.1 (±6.2), 44% were female, 74% were White. There is no statistically significant difference in combined outcome of any complication, unscheduled ER visit, and disposition to nursing home or rehab facility by AEI. However, AEI was associated with more favorable outcomes: WOMAC scores (p < 0.01), chair-stand (p = 0.019), MAT-sf as well as improved depression (p = 0.043) and cognition (p = 0.008). CONCLUSION 4-8 weeks of aquatic exercise intervention resulted in improved functional outcomes as well as improved depression and cognition in elderly patients undergoing TKA. A larger study is warranted to explore the role of water exercise in clinical and functional outcomes of TKA.
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- Sunghye Kim
- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Rheumatology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.
- Department of Medicine, Section of Rheumatology, W.G. Hefner VA Medical Center, Salisbury, NC, USA.
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- Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Biostatistics and Data Science, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Sticht Center on Aging, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- J.B. Snow Biomechanics Laboratory, Department of Health and Exercise Science, Wake Forest University, Section on Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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Ramos RJ, Ladha KS, Cuthbertson BH, Shulman MA, Myles PS, Wijeysundera DN. Association of six-minute walk test distance with postoperative complications in non-cardiac surgery: a secondary analysis of a multicentre prospective cohort study. Can J Anaesth 2021; 68:514-529. [PMID: 33442834 PMCID: PMC7932965 DOI: 10.1007/s12630-020-01909-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2020] [Revised: 10/02/2020] [Accepted: 10/05/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The six-minute walk test (6MWT) is a simple and valid test for assessing cardiopulmonary fitness. Nevertheless, the relationship between preoperative 6MWT distance and postoperative complications is uncertain. We conducted a secondary analysis of the 6MWT nested cohort substudy of the Measurement of Exercise Tolerance before Surgery study to determine if 6MWT distance predicts postoperative complications or death. METHODS This analysis included 545 adults (≥ 40 yr) who were at elevated cardiac risk and had elective inpatient non-cardiac surgery at 15 hospitals in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Each participant performed a preoperative 6MWT and was followed for 30 days after surgery. The primary outcome was moderate or severe in-hospital complications. The secondary outcome was 30-day death or myocardial injury. Multivariable logistic regression modelling was used to characterize the adjusted association of 6MWT distance with these outcomes. RESULTS Seven participants (1%) terminated their 6MWT sessions early because of lower limb pain, dyspnea, or dizziness. Eighty-one (15%) participants experienced moderate or severe complications and 69 (13%) experienced 30-day myocardial injury or death. Decreased 6MWT distance was associated with increased odds of moderate or severe complications (adjusted odds ratio, 1.32 per 100 m decrease; 95% confidence interval, 1.01 to 1.73; P = 0.045). There was no association of 6MWT distance with myocardial injury or 30-day death (non-linear association; P = 0.49). CONCLUSION Preoperative 6MWT distance had a modest association with moderate or severe complications after inpatient non-cardiac surgery. Further studies are needed to determine the optimal role of the 6MWT as an objective exercise test for informing preoperative risk stratification.
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- Ryan J Ramos
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, St Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto, ON, M5B 1W8, Canada
- Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centres, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Alfred Hospital and Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Alfred Hospital and Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Anesthesia, St Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto, ON, M5B 1W8, Canada.
- Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada.
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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Efficacy of enhanced prehabilitation for patients with esophageal cancer undergoing esophagectomy. Esophagus 2021; 18:56-64. [PMID: 32613327 DOI: 10.1007/s10388-020-00757-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2020] [Accepted: 06/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Several studies have demonstrated that prehabilitation helps reduce the incidence of postoperative complications. In this study, we investigated the safety and efficacy of enhanced prehabilitation (EP) in the hospital for patients with esophageal cancer. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the data of 48 consecutive patients who underwent radical esophagectomy with gastric tube reconstruction between September 2015 and June 2019. EP program had been introduced in August 2017. In the EP group, patients received the EP program during hospitalization 7 days before surgery in addition to conventional perioperative rehabilitation. The EP program consisted of aerobic exercise and muscle strength training in the morning and afternoon. Operative outcomes were compared between patients who received EP (EP group; 23 patients) and patients who did not receive EP (control group; 25 patients). RESULTS The preoperative (EP group vs. control group, 492.9 ± 79.7 vs. 418.9 ± 71.8 m, p < 0.001) and postoperative (EP group vs. control group, 431.5 ± 80 vs. 378 ± 68.7 m, p < 0.001) 6-min walk distance was significantly higher in the EP group than in the control group. The respiratory complications rate was significantly lower in the EP group (4.3%) than in the control group (36%) (p = 0.007). The incidence of atelectasis was particularly significantly lower in the EP group (0%) than in the control group (24%) (p = 0.012). CONCLUSIONS EP was performed safely for patients before esophagectomy. EP improved the exercise tolerance of the patients before esophagectomy and might be useful in preventing respiratory complications.
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Gagner M. Comments on: Factors implicated in discharge disposition following elective bariatric surgery. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2020; 17:111-112. [PMID: 33153963 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2020.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2020] [Accepted: 09/06/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- Michel Gagner
- Hopital du Sacre Coeur, Montreal, Canada; Surgery, Westmount Square Surgical Center, Westmount, Canada
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Gillis C, Fenton TR, Gramlich L, Sajobi TT, Culos-Reed SN, Bousquet-Dion G, Elsherbini N, Fiore JF, Minnella EM, Awasthi R, Liberman AS, Boutros M, Carli F. Older frail prehabilitated patients who cannot attain a 400 m 6-min walking distance before colorectal surgery suffer more postoperative complications. Eur J Surg Oncol 2020; 47:874-881. [PMID: 33041092 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2020.09.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 09/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Recent efforts to prehabilitate intermediately frail and frail (Fried frailty criteria ≥2) elective colorectal cancer patients did not influence clinical nor functional outcomes. The objective of this secondary analysis was to describe the subset of intermediately frail and frail prehabilitated patients who could not attain a minimum 400 m (a prognostic cut-point used in other patient populations) 6-min walking distance (6MWD) before elective surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS Secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial. Patients participated in multimodal prehabilitation at home and in-hospital for approximately four weeks before colorectal surgery. Primary outcome was incidence of postoperative complications within 30 days of hospital discharge. RESULTS Sixty percent of the patients who participated in prehabilitation did not reach a minimum walking distance of 400 m in 6 min before surgery. Compared to the group that attained ≥400 m 6MWD (n = 19), the <400 m group (n = 28) were older, had higher percent body fat, lower physical function, lower self-reported physical activity, higher American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification, and twice as many were in critical need of a nutrition intervention at baseline. No group differences were observed regarding frailty status (P = 0.775). Sixty-one percent of the <400 m 6MWD group experienced at least one complication within 30 days of surgery compared to 21% in the ≥400 m group (P = 0.009). CONCLUSION Several preoperative characteristics were identified in the <400 m 6MWD group that could be useful in screening and targeting future prehabilitative treatments. Future trials should investigate use of a 400 m standard for the 6MWD as a minimal treatment target for prehabilitation.
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- Chelsia Gillis
- Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Canada; Nutrition Lead, Peri Operative Program, McGill University, Montreal, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Institute of Public Health, Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Canada; Nutrition Services, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Community Health Sciences & O'Brien Institute for Public Health, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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- Faculty of Kinesiology and Department of Oncology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. Psychosocial Resources, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Cancer Care, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, QC, Canada.
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Baltatzis M, Rodriquenz MG, Siriwardena AK, De Liguori Carino N. Contemporary management of pancreas cancer in older people. Eur J Surg Oncol 2020; 47:560-568. [PMID: 32950314 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2020.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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As the population of western countries is aging, the number of patients diagnosed with cancer is growing. Therefore older people, more susceptible to develop pancreatic malignancy, will likely represent the prototype of a pancreatic cancer patient in the near future. Diagnostic modalities utilised for younger patients are also applicable for older individuals. There is accumulative evidence that biological age is not an independent factor predicting poor outcome in elderly patients with resectable disease undergoing surgery, however increased postoperative morbidity and mortality within the elderly group has also been reported. Adjuvant chemotherapy should be offered in all patients with good performance status regardless of their age. Palliative measures for unresectable tumours including relief from biliary and duodenal obstruction as well as chemotherapy should be considered in non-frail patients with reasonable life expectancy. Palliative chemotherapy options are FOLFIRINOX or gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel for patients with good performance status (0-1) and gemcitabine alone for patients with performance status 2-3. The cornerstone for improving the outcomes of the elderly age group is careful patient selection and perioperative optimization of those who have indication for surgery. Patients and their carers should be involved in the decision making process with emphasis on the expected functional recovery after the proposed treatment modality. The presence of geriatricians in the multidisciplinary team meetings is crucial in order to identify the optimal treatment pathway for elderly patients. Geriatric input regarding peri-habilitation pathways to improve surgical outcomes, to decrease mortality and to expedite patients' functional recovery is highly recommended.
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- Minas Baltatzis
- Regional Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Unit, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK.
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- Oncology Unit, Foundation IRCCS, Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy
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- Regional Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Unit, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Regional Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Unit, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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Carli F, Baldini G. From preoperative assessment to preoperative optimization of frail older patiens. Eur J Surg Oncol 2020; 47:519-523. [PMID: 32753116 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2020.06.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Physiological and mental reserve decreases with age and the ability to mount a response to a stress like surgery can represent a burden to the frail and sarcopenic patient. It is necessary to evaluate the cardiorespiratory capacity and muscle strength before surgery in the older persons and prepare adequately to the same extent the marathon runner prepares before a full marathon. Assessment and stratification of risk are necessary for decision-making, but also for planning interventions aimed at improving the functional and emotional status in anticipation of surgery. Prehabilitation can improve the physiological reserve by optimizing cardiorespiratory capacity, muscle strength, and mental resiliency. Patients with low reserve and chronic medical conditions at high risk can benefit.
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- Francesco Carli
- Department of Anesthesia, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal General Hospital, Room D10.165, 1650 Cedar Ave, Montreal, Quebec, H3G 1A4, Canada.
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- Department of Anesthesia, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal General Hospital, Room D10.165, 1650 Cedar Ave, Montreal, Quebec, H3G 1A4, Canada
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Martin D, Romain B, Pache B, Vuagniaux A, Guarnero V, Hahnloser D, Demartines N, Hübner M. Physical Activity and Outcomes in Colorectal Surgery: A Pilot Prospective Cohort Study. Eur Surg Res 2020; 61:23-33. [DOI: 10.1159/000507578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/30/2023]
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<b><i>Background:</i></b> Mobilization after surgery is recommended to reduce the risk of adverse effects and to improve recovery. The aim of this study was to examine the associations between perioperative physical activity and postoperative outcomes in colorectal surgery. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> The daily number of footsteps was recorded from preoperative day 5 to postoperative day 3 in a prospective cohort of patients using wrist accelerometers. Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT), 6 Min Walking Test (6MWT), and peak expiratory flow (PEF) were assessed preoperatively. ROC curves were used to assess the performance of physical activity as a diagnostic test of complications and prolonged length of stay (LOS) of more than 5 days. <b><i>Results:</i></b> A total of 50 patients were included. Patients with complications were significantly older (67 years) than those without complications (53 years, <i>p</i> = 0.020). PEF was significantly lower in the group with complications (mean flow 294.3 vs. 363.6 L/min, <i>p</i> = 0.038) while there was no difference between groups for the other two tests (TUGT and 6MWT). The tests had no capacity to discriminate the occurrence of complications and prolonged LOS, except the 6MWT for LOS (AUC = 0.746, <i>p</i> = 0.004, 95% CI: 0.604–0.889). There was no difference in the mean number of preoperative footsteps, but patients with complications walked significantly less postoperatively (mean daily footsteps 1,101 vs. 1,243, <i>p</i> = 0.018). <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b><i></i>Colorectal surgery patients with complications were elderly, had decreased PEF, and walked less postoperatively. The 6MWT could be used preoperatively to discriminate patients with potentially increased LOS and foster mobilisation strategies.
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Trepanier M, Paradis T, Kouyoumdjian A, Dumitra T, Charlebois P, Stein BS, Liberman AS, Schwartzman K, Carli F, Fried GM, Feldman LS, Lee L. The Impact of Delays to Definitive Surgical Care on Survival in Colorectal Cancer Patients. J Gastrointest Surg 2020; 24:115-122. [PMID: 31367895 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-019-04328-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2019] [Accepted: 07/08/2019] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Treatment delay may have detrimental effects on cancer outcomes. The impact of longer delays on colorectal cancer outcomes remains poorly described. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of delays to curative-intent surgical resection on survival in colorectal cancer patients. METHODS All adult patients undergoing elective resection of primary non-metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma from January 2009 to December 2014 were reviewed. Treatment delays were defined as the time from tissue diagnosis to definitive surgery, categorized as < 4, 4 to < 8, and ≥ 8 weeks. Primary outcomes were 5-year disease-free (DFS) and overall survival (OS). Statistical analysis included Kaplan-Meier curves and Cox regression models. RESULTS A total of 408 patients were included (83.2% colon;15.8% rectal) with a mean follow-up of 58.4 months (SD29.9). Fourteen percent (14.0%) of patients underwent resection < 4 weeks, 40.0% 4 to < 8 weeks, and 46.1% ≥ 8 weeks. More rectal cancer patients had treatment delay ≥ 8 weeks compared with colonic tumors (69.8% vs. 41.4%, p < 0.001). Cumulative 5-year DFS and OS were similar between groups (p = 0.558; p = 0.572). After adjusting for confounders, surgical delays were not independently associated with DFS and OS. CONCLUSIONS Treatment delays > 4 weeks were not associated with worse oncologic outcomes. Delaying surgery to optimize patients can safely be considered without compromising survival.
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- Maude Trepanier
- Department of Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, 1650 Cedar ave, D16-116, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada
- Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery and Innovation, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, 1650 Cedar ave, D16-116, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada
- Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery and Innovation, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, 1650 Cedar ave, D16-116, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, 1650 Cedar ave, D16-116, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, 1650 Cedar ave, D16-116, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Epidemiology, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, 1650 Cedar ave, D16-116, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada
- Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery and Innovation, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, 1650 Cedar ave, D16-116, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada
- Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery and Innovation, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, 1650 Cedar ave, D16-116, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada.
- Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery and Innovation, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada.
- Department of Epidemiology, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.
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Glauser G, Piazza M, Berger I, Osiemo B, McClintock SD, Winter E, Chen HI, Ali ZS, Malhotra NR. The Risk Assessment and Prediction Tool (RAPT) for Discharge Planning in a Posterior Lumbar Fusion Population. Neurosurgery 2019; 86:E140-E146. [DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyz419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2019] [Accepted: 07/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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As the use of bundled care payment models has become widespread in neurosurgery, there is a distinct need for improved preoperative predictive tools to identify patients who will not benefit from prolonged hospitalization, thus facilitating earlier discharge to rehabilitation or nursing facilities.
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To validate the use of Risk Assessment and Prediction Tool (RAPT) in patients undergoing posterior lumbar fusion for predicting discharge disposition.
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Patients undergoing elective posterior lumbar fusion from June 2016 to February 2017 were prospectively enrolled. RAPT scores and discharge outcomes were recorded for patients aged 50 yr or more (n = 432). Logistic regression analysis was used to assess the ability of RAPT score to predict discharge disposition. Multivariate regression was performed in a backwards stepwise logistic fashion to create a binomial model.
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Escalating RAPT score predicts disposition to home (P < .0001). Every unit increase in RAPT score increases the chance of home disposition by 55.8% and 38.6% than rehab and skilled nursing facility, respectively. Further, RAPT score was significant in predicting length of stay (P = .0239), total surgical cost (P = .0007), and 30-d readmission (P < .0001). Amongst RAPT score subcomponents, walk, gait, and postoperative care availability were all predictive of disposition location (P < .0001) for both models. In a generalized multiple logistic regression model, the 3 top predictive factors for disposition were the RAPT score, length of stay, and age (P < .0001, P < .0001 and P = .0001, respectively).
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Preoperative RAPT score is a highly predictive tool in lumbar fusion patients for discharge disposition.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- McKenna EpiLog Fellowship in Population Health, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- The West Chester Statistical Institute, Department of Mathematics, West Chester University, West Chester, Pennsylvania
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- The West Chester Statistical Institute, Department of Mathematics, West Chester University, West Chester, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Miralpeix E, Mancebo G, Gayete S, Corcoy M, Solé-Sedeño JM. Role and impact of multimodal prehabilitation for gynecologic oncology patients in an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2019; 29:1235-1243. [DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-2019-000597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2019] [Revised: 07/15/2019] [Accepted: 07/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Patients undergoing major surgery are predisposed to a decrease in functional capacity as a response to surgical stress that can delay post-operative recovery. A prehabilitation program consists of patient preparation strategies before surgery, and include pre-operative measures to improve functional capacity and enhance post-operative recovery. Multimodal prehabilitation may include exercise, nutritional counseling, psychological support, and optimization of underlying medical conditions, as well as cessation of unfavorable health behaviors such as smoking and drinking. Currently, there are no standardized guidelines for prehabilitation, and the existent studies are heterogeneous; however, multimodal approaches are likely to have a greater impact on functional outcomes than single management programs. We have reviewed the literature on prehabilitation in general, and in gynecologic surgery in particular, to identify tools to establish an optimal prehabilitation program within an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol for gynecologic oncology patients. We suggest a safe, reproducible, functional, and easy-to-apply multimodal prehabilitation program for gynecologic oncology practice based on patient-tailored pre-operative medical optimization, physical training, nutritional counseling, and psychological support. The analysis of the prehabilitation program implementation in an ERAS protocol should undergo further research in order to test the efficacy on surgical outcome and recovery after surgery.
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Soares SMDTP, Nucci LB. Association between early pulmonary complications after abdominal surgery and preoperative physical capacity. Physiother Theory Pract 2019; 37:835-843. [PMID: 31402737 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2019.1650404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Objective: To investigate whether early postoperative pulmonary complications after abdominal surgery are associated with a lower performance in preoperative six-minute walk test.Methods: A cross-sectional cohort study of 50 participants who underwent elective abdominal surgery and performed the six-minute walk test within 48 hours prior to surgery were conducted. Postoperative pulmonary complications up to the seventh postoperative day were obtained from medical records.Results: Overall, 25 participants developed postoperative pulmonary complications. The mean (standard deviation) preoperative walked distances of the participants with and without postoperative pulmonary complications were, respectively, 444.8 (81.3) meters and 498.3 (63.7) meters (p = .013). The incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications was greater in the participants with walked distance < 400 meters. The multivariable logistic regression model revealed a significant association between postoperative pulmonary complications and preoperative walked distance (Odds ratio = 0.978, p = .010) in participants who underwent intestinal, stomach, or bile tract resection. Conclusions: This study found a high incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications in abdominal surgery participants and an association between lower preoperative physical capacity and the risk of postoperative pulmonary complications in participants who underwent intestinal, stomach, and biliary tract resection.
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- Health Science Postgraduate Program, Life Sciences Centre, Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas, Campinas-São Paulo, Brazil
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Berger I, Piazza M, Sharma N, Glauser G, Osiemo B, McClintock SD, Lee JYK, Schuster JM, Ali Z, Malhotra NR. Evaluation of the Risk Assessment and Prediction Tool for Postoperative Disposition Needs After Cervical Spine Surgery. Neurosurgery 2019; 85:E902-E909. [DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyz161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2018] [Accepted: 01/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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AbstractBACKGROUNDBundled care payment models are becoming more prevalent in neurosurgery. Such systems place the cost of postsurgical facilities in the hands of the discharging health system. Opportunity exists to leverage prediction tools for discharge disposition by identifying patients who will not benefit from prolonged hospitalization and facilitating discharge to post-acute care facilities.OBJECTIVETo validate the use of the Risk Assessment and Predictive Tool (RAPT) along with other clinical variables to predict discharge disposition in a cervical spine surgery population.METHODSPatients undergoing cervical spine surgery at our institution from June 2016 to February 2017 and over 50 yr old had demographic, surgical, and RAPT variables collected. Multivariable regression analyzed each variable's ability to predict discharge disposition. Backward selection was used to create a binomial model to predict discharge disposition.RESULTSA total of 263 patients were included in the study. Lower RAPT score, RAPT walk subcomponent, older age, and a posterior approach predicted discharge to a post-acute care facility compared to home. Lower RAPT also predicted an increased risk of readmission. RAPT score combined with age increased the predictive capability of discharge disposition to home vs skilled nursing facility or acute rehabilitation compared to RAPT alone (P < .001).CONCLUSIONRAPT score combined with age is a useful tool in the cervical spine surgery population to predict postdischarge needs. This tool may be used to start early discharge planning in patients who are predicted to require post-acute care facilities. Such strategies may reduce postoperative utilization of inpatient resources.
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- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Mathematics, West Chester Statistical Institute, West Chester University, West Chester, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Mathematics, West Chester Statistical Institute, West Chester University, West Chester, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Shulman M, Cuthbertson B, Wijeysundera D, Pearse R, Thompson B, Torres E, Ambosta A, Wallace S, Farrington C, Myles P, Wallace S, Thompson B, Ellis M, Borg B, Kerridge R, Douglas J, Brannan J, Pretto J, Godsall M, Beauchamp N, Allen S, Kennedy A, Wright E, Malherbe J, Ismail H, Riedel B, Melville A, Sivakumar H, Murmane A, Kenchington K, Gurunathan U, Stonell C, Brunello K, Steele K, Tronstad O, Masel P, Dent A, Smith E, Bodger A, Abolfathi M, Sivalingam P, Hall A, Painter T, Macklin S, Elliott A, Carrera A, Terblanche N, Pitt S, Samuels J, Wilde C, MacCormick A, Leslie K, Bramley D, Southcott A, Grant J, Taylor H, Bates S, Towns M, Tippett A, Marshall F, McCartney C, Choi S, Somascanthan P, Flores K, Beattie W, Karkouti K, Clarke H, Jerath A, McCluskey S, Wasowicz M, Granton J, Day L, Pazmino-Canizares J, Hagen K, Campbell D, Short T, Van Der Westhuizen J, Higgie K, Lindsay H, Jang R, Wong C, Mcallister D, Ali M, Kumar J, Waymouth E, Kim C, Dimech J, Lorimer M, Tai J, Miller R, Sara R, Collingwood A, Olliff S, Gabriel S, Houston H, Dalley P, Hurford S, Hunt A, Andrews L, Navarra L, Jason-Smith A, Thompson H, McMillan N, Back G, Melo M, Mamdani M, Hillis G, Wijeysundera H. Using the 6-minute walk test to predict disability-free survival after major surgery. Br J Anaesth 2019; 122:111-119. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2018.08.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2018] [Revised: 08/13/2018] [Accepted: 08/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Better preoperative physical performance reduces the odds of complication severity and discharge to care facility after abdominal cancer resection in people over the age of 70 – A prospective cohort study. Eur J Surg Oncol 2018; 44:1760-1767. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2018.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2018] [Revised: 07/14/2018] [Accepted: 08/16/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Piraux E, Caty G, Reychler G. Effects of preoperative combined aerobic and resistance exercise training in cancer patients undergoing tumour resection surgery: A systematic review of randomised trials. Surg Oncol 2018; 27:584-594. [DOI: 10.1016/j.suronc.2018.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2018] [Revised: 06/27/2018] [Accepted: 07/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Preoperative Preparations for Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Programs: A Role for Prehabilitation. Surg Clin North Am 2018; 98:1149-1169. [PMID: 30390849 DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2018.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Preoperative risk assessment is valuable only if subsequent targeted optimization of patient care is allowed. Early assessment of high-risk surgical patients is essential to facilitate appropriate optimization. Preoperative assessment and optimization should not be exclusively focused on patients' comorbidities, but also include nutritional assessment, functional capacity, and promote healthy life style habits that affect surgical outcomes (eg, smoking cessation); it requires a multidisciplinary approach.
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Bousquet-Dion G, Awasthi R, Loiselle SÈ, Minnella EM, Agnihotram RV, Bergdahl A, Carli F, Scheede-Bergdahl C. Evaluation of supervised multimodal prehabilitation programme in cancer patients undergoing colorectal resection: a randomized control trial. Acta Oncol 2018; 57:849-859. [PMID: 29327644 DOI: 10.1080/0284186x.2017.1423180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 102] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Prehabilitation has been previously shown to be more effective in enhancing postoperative functional capacity than rehabilitation alone. The purpose of this study was to determine whether a weekly supervised exercise session could provide further benefit to our current prehabilition program, when comparing to standard post-surgical rehabilitation. METHODS A parallel-arm single-blind randomized control trial was conducted in patients scheduled for non-metastatic colorectal cancer resection. Patients were assigned to either a once weekly supervised prehabilitation (PREHAB+, n = 41) or standard rehabilitation (REHAB, n = 39) program. Both multimodal programs were home-based program and consisted of moderate intensity aerobic and resistance exercise, nutrition counseling with daily whey protein supplementation and anxiety-reduction strategies. Perioperative care was standardized for both groups as per enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS®) guidelines. Functional exercise capacity, as determined by the 6-minute walk test distance (6MWD), was the primary outcome. Exercise quantity, intensity and energy expenditure was determined by the CHAMPS questionnaire. RESULTS Both groups were comparable for baseline walking capacity (PREHAB+: 448 m [IQR 375-525] vs. REHAB: 461 m [419-556], p=.775) and included a similar proportion of patients who improved walking capacity (>20 m) during the preoperative period (PREHAB+: 54% vs. REHAB: 38%, p = .222). After surgery, changes in 6MWD were also similar in both groups. In PREHAB+, however, there was a significant association between physical activity energy expenditure and 6MWD (p < .01). Previously inactive patients were more likely to improve functional capacity due to PREHAB+ (OR 7.07 [95% CI 1.10-45.51]). CONCLUSIONS The addition of a weekly supervised exercise session to our current prehabilitation program did not further enhance postoperative walking capacity when compared to standard REHAB care. Sedentary patients, however, seemed more likely to benefit from PREHAB+. An association was found between energy spent in physical activity and 6MWD. This information is important to consider when designing cost-effective prehabilitation programs.
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- Department of Anesthesia, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, Canada
- School of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Exercise Science, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, Canada
- Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
- McGill Research Centre for Physical Activity & Health, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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Geriatric patients undergoing surgery have a whole set of specific physiologic changes, perioperative needs, and postoperative complications. This review presents an overview of the basic concepts and the evolving challenges pertaining to the care of geriatric patients undergoing otolaryngologic procedures from the perspective of the anesthesiologist.
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Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Objective Assessment of Physical Fitness in Patients Undergoing Colorectal Cancer Surgery. Dis Colon Rectum 2018; 61:400-409. [PMID: 29377872 DOI: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000001017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Gas exchange-derived variables obtained from cardiopulmonary exercise testing allow objective assessment of functional capacity and hence physiological reserve to withstand the stressors of major surgery. Field walk tests provide an alternate means for objective assessment of functional capacity that may be cheaper and have greater acceptability, in particular, in elderly patients. OBJECTIVE This systematic review evaluated the predictive value of cardiopulmonary exercise testing and field walk tests in surgical outcomes after colorectal surgery. DATA SOURCE A systematic search was undertaken using Medline, PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, and PEDro. STUDY SELECTION Adult patients who had cardiopulmonary exercise testing and/or field walk test before colorectal surgery were included. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE The primary outcomes measured were hospital length of stay and postoperative morbidity and mortality. RESULTS A total of 7 studies with a cohort of 1418 patients who underwent colorectal surgery were identified for inclusion in a qualitative analysis. Both pooled oxygen consumption at anaerobic threshold (range, 10.1-11.1 mL·kg·min) and peak oxygen consumption (range, 16.7-18.6 mL·kg·min) were predictive of complications (OR for anaerobic threshold, 0.76; 95% CI, 0.66-0.85, p<0.0001; OR for peak oxygen consumption, 0.76; 95% CI, 0.67-0.85, p<0.0001). Patients had significant increased risk of developing postoperative complications if their anaerobic threshold was below this cut point (p<0.001). However, it was not predictive of anastomotic leak (p = 0.644). Shorter distance (<250 m) walked in incremental shuttle walk test, lower anaerobic threshold, and lower peak oxygen consumption were associated with prolonged hospital length of stay, which was closely related to the development of complications. CONCLUSIONS Variables derived from cardiopulmonary exercise testing are predictive of postoperative complications and hospital length of stay. Currently, there are insufficient data to support the predictive role of the field walk test in colorectal surgery.
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Multimodal Prehabilitation Programs as a Bundle of Care in Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery: A Systematic Review. Dis Colon Rectum 2018; 61:124-138. [PMID: 29219922 DOI: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000000987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Prehabilitation reflects a proactive process of preoperative optimization undertaken between cancer diagnosis and definitive surgical treatment, with the intent of improving physiological capacity to withstand the major insult of surgery. Prehabilitation before GI cancer surgery is currently not widely adopted, and most research has focused on unimodal interventions such as exercise therapy, nutritional supplementation, and hematinic optimization. A review of the existing literature was undertaken to investigate the impact of multimodal prehabilitation programs as a "bundle of care." DATA SOURCE A systematic literature search was performed utilizing Medline, PubMed, Embase, Cinahl, Cochrane, and Google Scholar databases. STUDY SELECTION The quality of studies was assessed by using the Cochrane tool for assessing risk of bias (randomized trials) and the Newcastle-Ottawa Quality Assessment scale (cohort studies). INTERVENTION Studies were chosen that involved pre-operative optimization of patients before GI cancer surgery. MAIN OUTCOMES The primary outcome measured was the impact of prehabilitation programs on preoperative fitness and postoperative outcomes. RESULTS Of the 544 studies identified, 20 were included in the qualitative analysis. Two trials investigated the impact of multimodal prehabilitation (exercise, nutritional supplementation, anxiety management). Trials exploring prehabilitation with unimodal interventions included impact of exercise therapy (7 trials), impact of preoperative iron replacement (5 trials), nutritional optimization (5 trials), and impact of preoperative smoking cessation (2 trials). Compliance within the identified studies was variable (range: 16%-100%). LIMITATIONS There is a lack of adequately powered trials that utilize objective risk stratification and uniform end points. As such, a meta-analysis was not performed because of the heterogeneity in study design. CONCLUSION Although small studies are supportive of multimodal interventions, there are insufficient data to make a conclusion about the integration of prehabilitation in GI cancer surgery as a bundle of care. Larger, prospective trials, utilizing uniform objective risk stratification and structured interventions, with predefined clinical and health economic end points, are required before definitive value can be assigned to prehabilitation programs.
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Minnella EM, Bousquet-Dion G, Awasthi R, Scheede-Bergdahl C, Carli F. Multimodal prehabilitation improves functional capacity before and after colorectal surgery for cancer: a five-year research experience. Acta Oncol 2017; 56:295-300. [PMID: 28079430 DOI: 10.1080/0284186x.2016.1268268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 145] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Multimodal prehabilitation is a preoperative conditioning intervention in form of exercise, nutritional assessment, whey protein supplementation, and anxiety-coping technique. Despite recent evidence suggesting that prehabilitation could improve functional capacity in patients undergoing colorectal surgery for cancer, all studies were characterized by a relatively small sample size. The aim of this study was to confirm what was previously found in three small population trials. MATERIAL AND METHODS Data of 185 participants enrolled in a pilot single group study and two randomized control trials conducted at the McGill University Health Center from 2010 to 2015 were reanalyzed. Subjects performing trimodal prehabilitation (exercise, nutrition, and coping strategies for anxiety) were compared to the patients who underwent the trimodal program only after surgery (rehabilitation/control group). Functional capacity was assessed with the six-minute walk test (6MWT), a measure of the distance walked over six minutes (6MWD). A significant functional improvement was defined as an increase in 6MWD from baseline by at least 19 m. Changes in 6MWD before surgery, at four and eight weeks were compared between groups. RESULTS Of the total study population, 113 subjects (61%) underwent prehabilitation. Changes in 6MWD in the prehabilitation group were higher compared to the rehabilitation/control group during the preoperative period {30.0 [standard deviation (SD) 46.7] m vs. -5.8 (SD 40.1) m, p < 0.001}, at four weeks [-11.2 (SD 72) m vs. -72.5 (SD 129) m, p < 0.01], and at eight weeks [17.0 (SD 84.0) m vs. -8.8 (SD 74.0) m, p = 0.047]. The proportion of subjects experiencing a significant preoperative improvement in physical fitness was higher in those patients who underwent prehabilitation [68 (60%) vs. 15 (21%), p < 0.001]. CONCLUSION In large secondary analysis, multimodal prehabilitation resulted in greater improvement in walking capacity throughout the whole perioperative period when compared to rehabilitation started after surgery.
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- Department of Anesthesia, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Moran J, Wilson F, Guinan E, McCormick P, Hussey J, Moriarty J. The preoperative use of field tests of exercise tolerance to predict postoperative outcome in intra-abdominal surgery: a systematic review. J Clin Anesth 2016; 35:446-455. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2016.09.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2015] [Revised: 08/17/2016] [Accepted: 09/06/2016] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Minnella EM, Awasthi R, Gillis C, Fiore JF, Liberman AS, Charlebois P, Stein B, Bousquet-Dion G, Feldman LS, Carli F. Patients with poor baseline walking capacity are most likely to improve their functional status with multimodal prehabilitation. Surgery 2016; 160:1070-1079. [DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2016.05.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2016] [Revised: 04/05/2016] [Accepted: 05/13/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Moran J, Guinan E, McCormick P, Larkin J, Mockler D, Hussey J, Moriarty J, Wilson F. The ability of prehabilitation to influence postoperative outcome after intra-abdominal operation: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Surgery 2016; 160:1189-1201. [PMID: 27397681 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2016.05.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 278] [Impact Index Per Article: 34.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2016] [Revised: 04/11/2016] [Accepted: 05/05/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Preoperative physical fitness is predictive of postoperative outcome. Patients with lesser aerobic capacity are at greater risk of postoperative complications, longer hospital stays, and mortality. Prehabilitation may improve physical fitness, but it is unknown whether enhanced fitness translates to an improvement in postoperative outcome. METHODS This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the ability of prehabilitation to influence postoperative outcome after intra-abdominal operations. Randomized controlled trials with at least 1 group undergoing a preoperative exercise intervention/prehabilitation were included. The following databases were searched: AMED, CINAHL, EMBASE, PubMed/Medline, and The Cochrane Library. Data extracted from 9 full-articles included author(s), population demographics, type of operation, postoperative measures of outcome, and type of treatment of the prehabilitation and control groups. Methodologic quality was assessed using GRADEpro, and the Cochrane risk of bias tool was used to measure study bias. RESULTS Prehabilitation consisting of inspiratory muscle training, aerobic exercise, and/or resistance training can decrease all types of postoperative complications after intra-abdominal operations (odds ratio: 0.59, 95% confidence interval: 0.38-0.91, P = .03). It is unclear from our meta-analysis whether prehabilitation can decrease postoperative length of stay, because the number of studies that examined length of stay was small (n = 4). No postoperative mortality was reported in any study, and conclusions could not be drawn on the ability of exercise to influence operative mortality. The methodologic quality of studies was, however, "very low." CONCLUSION Prehabilitation appears to be beneficial in decreasing the incidence of postoperative complications; however, more high-quality studies are needed to validate its use in the preoperative setting.
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- Jonathan Moran
- Discipline of Physiotherapy, School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Trinity Centre for Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland.
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- Discipline of Physiotherapy, School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Trinity Centre for Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, St. James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, St. James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- John Strearne Medical Library, Trinity College Dublin, Trinity Centre for Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
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- Discipline of Physiotherapy, School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Trinity Centre for Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, St. James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Discipline of Physiotherapy, School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Trinity Centre for Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
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Richardson K, Hopker J. One minute to assess frailty, but what should we do next? Anaesthesia 2016; 71:622-6. [DOI: 10.1111/anae.13321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- K. Richardson
- Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine; Medway Maritime Hospital; Kent UK
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- School of Sport and Exercise Sciences; University of Kent; UK
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West MA, Asher R, Browning M, Minto G, Swart M, Richardson K, McGarrity L, Jack S, Grocott MPW. Validation of preoperative cardiopulmonary exercise testing-derived variables to predict in-hospital morbidity after major colorectal surgery. Br J Surg 2016; 103:744-752. [PMID: 26914526 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.10112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2015] [Revised: 09/28/2015] [Accepted: 12/16/2015] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND In single-centre studies, postoperative complications are associated with reduced fitness. This study explored the relationship between cardiorespiratory fitness variables derived by cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) and in-hospital morbidity after major elective colorectal surgery. METHODS Patients underwent preoperative CPET with recording of in-hospital morbidity. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves and logistic regression were used to assess the relationship between CPET variables and postoperative morbidity. RESULTS Seven hundred and three patients from six centres in the UK were available for analysis (428 men, 275 women). ROC curve analysis of oxygen uptake at estimated lactate threshold (V˙o2 at θ^L ) and at peak exercise (V˙o2peak ) gave an area under the ROC curve (AUROC) of 0·79 (95 per cent c.i. 0·76 to 0·83; P < 0·001; cut-off 11·1 ml per kg per min) and 0·77 (0·72 to 0·82; P < 0·001; cut-off 18·2 ml per kg per min) respectively, indicating that they can identify patients at risk of postoperative morbidity. In a multivariable logistic regression model, selected CPET variables and body mass index (BMI) were associated significantly with increased odds of in-hospital morbidity (V˙o2 at θ^L 11·1 ml per kg per min or less: odds ratio (OR) 7·56, 95 per cent c.i. 4·44 to 12·86, P < 0·001; V˙o2peak 18·2 ml per kg per min or less: OR 2·15, 1·01 to 4·57, P = 0·047; ventilatory equivalents for carbon dioxide at estimated lactate threshold (V˙E /V˙co2 at θ^L ) more than 30·9: OR 1·38, 1·00 to 1·89, P = 0·047); BMI exceeding 27 kg/m2 : OR 1·05, 1·03 to 1·08, P < 0·001). A laparoscopic procedure was associated with a decreased odds of complications (OR 0·30, 0·02 to 0·44; P = 0·033). This model was able to discriminate between patients with, and without in-hospital morbidity (AUROC 0·83, 95 per cent c.i. 0·79 to 0·87). No adverse clinical events occurred during CPET across the six centres. CONCLUSION These data provide further evidence that variables derived from preoperative CPET can be used to assess risk before elective colorectal surgery.
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- M A West
- Academic Unit of Cancer Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.,Critical Care Research Area, National Institute for Health Research Respiratory Biomedical Research Unit, Southampton, UK.,Integrative Physiology and Critical Illness Group, Clinical and Experimental Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.,Anaesthesia and Critical Care Research Unit, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
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- Cancer Research UK Liverpool Cancer Trials Unit, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, Maidstone, UK
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- Directorate of Anaesthesia, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, UK.,Plymouth University, Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, Plymouth, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Torbay Hospital, Torquay, UK
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- Sports Therapy, Physical Activity and Health Research Group, School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Kent, Canterbury, UK.,Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Medway Maritime Hospital, Gillingham, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia, University Hospital Crosshouse, Kilmarnock, UK
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- Critical Care Research Area, National Institute for Health Research Respiratory Biomedical Research Unit, Southampton, UK.,Integrative Physiology and Critical Illness Group, Clinical and Experimental Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.,Anaesthesia and Critical Care Research Unit, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
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- Critical Care Research Area, National Institute for Health Research Respiratory Biomedical Research Unit, Southampton, UK.,Integrative Physiology and Critical Illness Group, Clinical and Experimental Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.,Anaesthesia and Critical Care Research Unit, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
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