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Aregui A, Estrada J, Lefèvre M, Carteaux-Taieb A, Beraud-Chaulet G, Hammel P, Fossey-Diaz V, Aparicio T. Geriatric Assessment and Management, Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation for Older Aldults with Non-Colorectal Digestive Cancers. Cancers (Basel) 2025; 17:1589. [PMID: 40361514 PMCID: PMC12071841 DOI: 10.3390/cancers17091589] [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: 03/04/2025] [Revised: 04/15/2025] [Accepted: 04/29/2025] [Indexed: 05/15/2025] Open
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BACKGROUND The incidence of cancer in older patients is high, reaching 2.3 million world-wide in 2018 for patients aged over 80. Because the characteristics of this population make therapeutic choices difficult, co-management between geriatricians and other cancer specialists has gradually become essential. METHODS This narrative review aims to synthesize current data on the contribution of geriatric assessment in the management of elderly patients with non-colorectal digestive cancers. Oncogeriatric assessment is multi-domain, including the evaluation of co-morbidities, autonomy, nutrition, cognition, mood, and functional assessment. RESULTS Oncogeriatric parameters are predictive of mortality and adverse events. In the peri-operative phase of non-colorectal digestive cancer surgical management, geriatric management can assist in the decision-making process, identify frailties, and arrange a specific and personalized trimodal preoperative rehabilitation program, including nutritional management, adapted physical activity, and psychological care. Its aim is to limit the risks of confusion and of decompensation of comorbidities, mainly cardio-respiratory, which is associated with the highest morbidity in biliary-pancreatic surgery for older adults, facilitate recovery of previous autonomy when possible, and shorten hospital stay. For metastatic cancers, or during multimodal management, such as peri-operative chemotherapy for localized gastric cancers or pre-operative radio-chemotherapy for oesophageal or rectal cancers, specific assessment of the tolerance of chemotherapy is necessary. Neuropathic toxicity and chemobrain have a greater impact on elderly patients, with an increased loss of autonomy. Joint geriatric management can reduce the rate of grade 3-5 adverse effects of chemotherapy in particular and improve quality of life. CONCLUSIONS Co-management between geriatricians and other specialties should be encouraged wherever possible.
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- Amélie Aregui
- Paris Nord Oncogeriatrics Coordination Unit, Bretonneau and Saint Louis Hospitals, AP-HP, 75018 Paris, France
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- Geriatric Out-Patient Unit, Bretonneau Hospital, AP-HP, 75018 Paris, France
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- Paris Nord Oncogeriatrics Coordination Unit, Bretonneau and Saint Louis Hospitals, AP-HP, 75018 Paris, France
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- Department of Digestive and Endocrine Surgery, Saint-Louis Hospital, AP-HP, 75010 Paris, France
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- Geriatrics Departement, Paul Brousse Hospital, AP-HP, 94800 Villejuif, France
- Oncogériatric Department, Gustave Roussy Institut, 94800 Villejuif, France
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- Medical Oncology Department, Paul Brousse Hospital, AP-HP, Université Paris Saclay, 94800 Villejuif, France
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- Paris Nord Oncogeriatrics Coordination Unit, Bretonneau and Saint Louis Hospitals, AP-HP, 75018 Paris, France
- Geriatrics Departement, Bretonneau Hospital, AP-HP, 75018 Paris, France
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- Gastroenterology Department, Saint Louis Hospital, AP-HP, Université Paris Cité, 75010 Paris, France
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Sun Y, Tian Y, Li Z, Cao S, Liu X, Han H, Han L, Kong L, Zhang X, Liu F, Meng C, Liu G, Zhong H, Zhou Y. Multimodal prehabilitation to improve functional abilities and reduce the chronic inflammatory response of frail elderly patients with gastric cancer: A prospective cohort study. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY 2025; 51:109563. [PMID: 39733587 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2024.109563] [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: 05/21/2024] [Revised: 12/10/2024] [Accepted: 12/22/2024] [Indexed: 12/31/2024]
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BACKGROUND Population ageing and cancer burden are important global public health problems that pose unprecedented threats to health systems worldwide. Frailty is a common health problem among elderly patients with cancer. In recent years, the use of prehabilitation to improve frailty has received widespread attention. Few studies have addressed the specific physiologic effects of prehabilitation on patients undergoing surgery. METHODS Frail elderly patients (aged at least 65 years) who underwent elective primary surgery for gastric cancer between September 2022 and October 2023 were included in this single-centre prospective cohort study and were categorized into multimodal prehabilitation or ERAS standard care groups. Prehabilitation, including physical and respiratory training, nutritional support and psychosocial treatment, was provided at least two weeks before gastrectomy. The primary outcome was functional status. Secondary outcomes included changes in indices of lipid metabolism, oxidative stress and chronic inflammation. RESULTS Over a 13-month period, 137 participants were assessed for eligibility, and 110 patients (prehabilitation 55, ERAS 55) were analysed. Compared with the baseline, patients in the prehabilitation group exhibited increased physical capacity before the operation (mean 6-min walk test change +28 m; P < 0.001). After prehabilitation intervention, inflammation-related indicators (NLR, PLR, SII and CRP) improved, and proinflammatory cytokine production (IL-5, IL-6, IL-1β, IL-10 and TNF-α) decreased. After surgery, the increase in IL-6 was reduced in the prehabilitation group (P = 0.036). Moreover, prehabilitation was associated with alleviating oxidative stress as determined by the levels of MDA (P = 0.005). CONCLUSION Multimodal prehabilitation can play a beneficial role in improving functional abilities by reducing chronic inflammation, improving lipid metabolism, and attenuating oxidative stress.
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- Yuqi Sun
- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Gastrointestinal Tumor Translational Medicine Research Institute of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Gastrointestinal Tumor Translational Medicine Research Institute of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Gastrointestinal Tumor Translational Medicine Research Institute of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Gastrointestinal Tumor Translational Medicine Research Institute of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Gastrointestinal Tumor Translational Medicine Research Institute of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Nutrition, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Physiotherapy, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Gastrointestinal Tumor Translational Medicine Research Institute of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Gastrointestinal Tumor Translational Medicine Research Institute of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Gastrointestinal Tumor Translational Medicine Research Institute of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Gastrointestinal Tumor Translational Medicine Research Institute of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Gastrointestinal Tumor Translational Medicine Research Institute of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
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Chua KY, Tan KB, Tong R, Barrenetxea J, Koh WP, Chen C. Relationship between handgrip strength and timed up-and-go test on hospitalization costs in older adults: a population-based study. BMC Public Health 2025; 25:290. [PMID: 39849425 PMCID: PMC11760691 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-025-21489-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2025] [Indexed: 01/25/2025] Open
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BACKGROUND Weak handgrip strength and slow timed up-and-go (TUG) time are known risk factors for hospitalization among older adults; however, few studies have investigated the relationships between these physical tests and future hospitalization costs. METHODS We used data from 13,613 participants in the population-based Singapore Chinese Health Study who underwent assessment for handgrip strength and TUG time at a mean age of 74 years. Hospitalization costs for the subsequent year, among those who survived for at least one year thereafter, were ascertained via linkage with administrative healthcare finance data. We analyzed costs using a two-part model that contained a probit regression model in the first part, and a generalized linear regression model with gamma distribution and log link in the second. RESULTS Handgrip strength showed a dose-dependent inverse relationship with hospitalization costs (Ptrend<0.001). Compared to the strongest quartile, participants in the weakest quartile experienced a 38.2% (95% CI: 18.0-58.5%) increase of US$599 (US$281-US$917) in mean costs. Conversely, TUG time demonstrated a dose-dependent positive association with hospitalization costs (Ptrend<0.001). Compared to the fastest quartile, participants in the slowest quartile had a 103.0% (72.1-133.9%) increase of US$1431 (US$1002-US$1859) in mean costs. We then examined combinations of handgrip strength and TUG time. Compared to participants who were both strong and fast, participants who were either weak or slow only had 12.9-48.7% higher mean costs. Meanwhile, participants who were both weak and slow experienced a 99.9% (68.5-131.4%) increase of US$1630 (US$1116-US$2144) in mean costs. CONCLUSIONS Weak handgrip strength and slow TUG time were independently associated with increased hospitalization costs among older adults.
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- Kevin Yiqiang Chua
- Integrative Sciences and Engineering Programme, NUS Graduate School, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Ministry of Health, Singapore, Singapore
- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Health Services and Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Healthy Longevity Translational Research Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences, Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
- Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
- Department of Non-communicable Disease Epidemiology, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, England, UK.
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Girnyi S, Marano L, Skokowski J, Mocarski P, Kycler W, Gallo G, Dyzmann-Sroka A, Kazmierczak-Siedlecka K, Kalinowski L, Banasiewicz T, Polom K. Prehabilitation approaches for gastrointestinal cancer surgery: a narrative review. Rep Pract Oncol Radiother 2024; 29:614-626. [PMID: 39759553 PMCID: PMC11698552 DOI: 10.5603/rpor.103136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2024] [Accepted: 10/17/2024] [Indexed: 01/07/2025] Open
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Gastrointestinal (GI) cancer patients undergoing surgery are particularly vulnerable to malnutrition, which can significantly impact surgical outcomes. Prehabilitation interventions encompassing nutritional, physical, and psychosocial support have gained attention for their potential to mitigate these risks. However, the efficacy of multidisciplinary prehabilitation programs in this context remains underexplored. This narrative review synthesizes existing literature to evaluate the effectiveness of prehabilitation interventions in improving outcomes for GI cancer patients undergoing surgery. Drawing on a comprehensive analysis of available evidence, the review examines the integration of nutritional, physical, and psychosocial interventions and explores the implications for clinical practice and future research. The review highlights the importance of standardized protocols and interdisciplinary collaboration in optimizing prehabilitation programs for GI cancer patients. It identifies gaps in current research, particularly regarding the synergistic effects of integrating various intervention modalities and the role of innovative strategies such as immunonutrition. Moreover, the review underscores the need for larger studies to assess the effectiveness of multimodal prehabilitation approaches and establish standardized outcome measures. In conclusion, despite advancements in understanding the importance of prehabilitation, significant gaps persist in the literature, warranting further research to refine prehabilitation protocols and improve perioperative outcomes for GI cancer patients. By addressing these research gaps and fostering interdisciplinary partnerships, future studies have the potential to enhance the effectiveness of prehabilitation interventions and optimize perioperative care in this population.
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- Sergii Girnyi
- Department of General Surgery and Surgical Oncology, “Saint Wojciech” Hospital, “Nicolaus Copernicus” Health Center, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of General Surgery and Surgical Oncology, “Saint Wojciech” Hospital, “Nicolaus Copernicus” Health Center, Gdansk, Poland
- Department of Medicine, Academy of Applied Medical and Social Sciences (AMiSNS), Elblag, Poland
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- Department of General Surgery and Surgical Oncology, “Saint Wojciech” Hospital, “Nicolaus Copernicus” Health Center, Gdansk, Poland
- Department of Medicine, Academy of Applied Medical and Social Sciences (AMiSNS), Elblag, Poland
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- Department of General Surgery and Surgical Oncology, “Saint Wojciech” Hospital, “Nicolaus Copernicus” Health Center, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology, Greater Poland Cancer Centre, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Surgery, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Diagnostics — Fahrenheit Biobank BBMRI.pl, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Diagnostics — Fahrenheit Biobank BBMRI.pl, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
- BioTechMed Centre/Department of Mechanics of Materials and Structures, Gdansk University of Technology, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of General, Endocrinological Surgery and Gastroenterological Oncology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Medicine, Academy of Applied Medical and Social Sciences (AMiSNS), Elblag, Poland
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology, Greater Poland Cancer Centre, Poznan, Poland
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Scholtz K, Borchers F, Mörgeli R, Krampe H, Schmidt M, Eckardt-Felmberg R, von Dossow V, Sehouli J, Stief CG, Pohrt A, Spies CD. Self-reported exhaustion and a 4-item physical frailty index to predict the incidence of major complications after onco-geriatric surgery. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY 2024; 50:108421. [PMID: 38870573 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2024.108421] [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: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to analyze four pre-operative physical frailty indicators from a geriatric assessment (GA) independently and combined in a physical frailty index, in their ability to predict postoperative 30 d-complications. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this secondary analysis of data from the published PERATECS study (ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT01278537), the predictive value of four physical frailty indicators from a defined GA battery was examined with univariable and multivariate logistic regression models in a sample of 493 onco-geriatric surgical patients. The primary endpoint was incidence of major (Clavien-Dindo ≥ grade 2 [CD ≥ 2]) complications within 30 postoperative days. Predictors of the first model included self-reported exhaustion (SRE), body mass index (BMI), Timed Up-and-Go (TUG) and handgrip strength (HGS) independently, and a second model combined these four items as a Physical Frailty Index (4i-PFI). Both regression models were adjusted for age, gender, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) status, tumor sites, duration of surgery time and Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) score. RESULTS A total of 233 patients (47 %) developed CD ≥ 2 complications. In addition to ASA score, length of surgery, and gynecological and upper gastrointestinal tumor sites, the first model showed that SRE (OR 1.866) predicted CD ≥ 2 complications, but not TUG, BMI and HGS. In the second model, the 4i-PFI predicted CD ≥ 2 complications (OR pre-frail = 1.808, frail = 3.787). CONCLUSIONS Physical frailty indicators as SRE revealed a better ability to predict CD ≥ 2 complications than BMI, TUG and HGS. However, prediction of CD ≥ 2 complications was enhanced when these parameters were combined in a novel 4i-PFI.
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- Kathrin Scholtz
- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany.
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany.
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany.
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Therapy, Schlosspark-Klinik Berlin, Heubnerweg 2, 14059, Berlin, Germany.
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- St. Joseph Krankenhaus Berlin-Tempelhof GmbH, Wüsthoffstraße 15, 12101, Berlin, Germany.
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- Institute of Anesthesiology and Pain Therapy, Heart, and Diabetes Center NRW, Ruhr University Bochum, Georgstraße 11, 32545, Bad Oeynhausen, Germany.
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- Department of Gynecology, European Competence Center of Ovarian Cancer, Charité Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany.
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany.
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- Institute of Biometry and Clinical Epidemiology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany.
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Cuijpers ACM, Lubbers T, Dronkers JJ, Heldens AFJM, Zoethout SB, Leistra D, van Kuijk SMJ, van Meeteren NLU, Stassen LPS, Bongers BC. Development and external validation of preoperative clinical prediction models for postoperative outcomes including preoperative aerobic fitness in patients approaching elective colorectal cancer surgery. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY 2024; 50:108338. [PMID: 38728861 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2024.108338] [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: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Preoperative aerobic fitness is associated with postoperative outcomes after elective colorectal cancer (CRC) surgery. This study aimed to develop and externally validate two clinical prediction models incorporating a practical test to assess preoperative aerobic fitness to distinguish between patients with and without an increased risk for 1) postoperative complications and 2) a prolonged time to in-hospital recovery of physical functioning after elective colorectal cancer (CRC) surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS Models were developed using prospective data from 256 patients and externally validated using prospective data of 291 patients. Postoperative complications were classified according to Clavien-Dindo. The modified Iowa level of assistance scale (mILAS) was used to determine time to postoperative in-hospital physical recovery. Aerobic fitness, age, sex, body mass index, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification, neoadjuvant treatment, surgical approach, tumour location, and preoperative haemoglobin level were potential predictors. Areas under the curve (AUC), calibration plots, and Hosmer-Lemeshow tests evaluated predictive performance. RESULTS Aerobic fitness, sex, age, ASA, tumour location, and surgical approach were included in the final models. External validation of the model for complications and postoperative recovery presented moderate to fair discrimination (AUC 0.666 (0.598-0.733) and 0.722 (0.651-0.794), respectively) and good calibration. High sensitivity and high negative predictive values were observed in the lower predicted risk categories (<40 %). CONCLUSION Both models identify patients with and without an increased risk of complications or a prolonged time to in-hospital physical recovery. They might be used for improving patient-tailored preoperative risk assessment and targeted and cost-effective application of prehabilitation interventions.
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- Anne C M Cuijpers
- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, the Netherlands; Department of Surgery, GROW, Research Institute for Oncology and Reproduction, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, the Netherlands; Department of Surgery, GROW, Research Institute for Oncology and Reproduction, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
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- Expertise Centre Healthy Urban Living, Research Group Innovation of Human Movement Care, HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Deventer Hospital, Deventer, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Nij Smellinghe Hospital, Drachten, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Technology Assessment (KEMTA), Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
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- Top Sector Life Sciences and Health (Health∼Holland), The Hague, the Netherlands; Department of Anesthesiology, Erasmus Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, the Netherlands; Department of Surgery, NUTRIM, Institute of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Surgery, NUTRIM, Institute of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands; Department of Nutrition and Movement Sciences, NUTRIM, Institute of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
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Bozzetti F. Evolving concepts on perioperative nutrition of sarcopenic cancer patients. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY 2024; 50:106748. [PMID: 36376142 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2022.10.008] [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: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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The recent recognition of the association of sarcopenia with an increased risk of complications after a surgical procedure calls for rethinking the proper approach of the perioperative care in cancer patients. Sarcopenia is broadly considered in literature according to three different definitions: loss of muscle mass, loss of muscle mass plus reduced muscle function and myosteatosis. The aim of this short review on this issue is to define the excess of risk by type of primary and of surgical procedure, depending on the definition of sarcopenia, to speculate on this association (casual versus causal) and to examine the current therapeutical approaches. The analysis of the data shows that sarcopenia, defined as loss of muscle mass plus reduced muscle function, has the higher predictive power for the occurrence of postoperative complications than the two other definitions, and any definition of sarcopenia works better than the usual indexes or scores of surgical risk. Our analysis supports the concept that: a) sarcopenia is frequently associated with inflammation, but inflammation cannot be considered the only or the absolute cause for sarcopenia, b) sarcopenia is not a simple marker of risk but can have a direct role in the increase of risk. Data on perioperative care of sarcopenic cancer patients are scanty but a correct approach cannot rely on nutritional support alone but on a combined approach of optimized nutrition and exercise, hopefully associated with an anti-inflammatory treatment. This strategy should be applied proactively in keeping with the recent recommendations of the American Society of Clinical Oncology for the medical treatment of advanced cancer patients even if a clear demonstration of effectiveness is still lacking.
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- Federico Bozzetti
- University of Milan, Faculty of Medicine, via Festa del Perdono, 20100, Milano, Italy.
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Bates A, West MA, Jack S, Grocott MPW. Preparing for and Not Waiting for Surgery. Curr Oncol 2024; 31:629-648. [PMID: 38392040 PMCID: PMC10887937 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol31020046] [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: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Cancer surgery is an essential treatment strategy but can disrupt patients' physical and psychological health. With worldwide demand for surgery expected to increase, this review aims to raise awareness of this global public health concern, present a stepwise framework for preoperative risk evaluation, and propose the adoption of personalised prehabilitation to mitigate risk. Perioperative medicine is a growing speciality that aims to improve clinical outcome by preparing patients for the stress associated with surgery. Preparation should begin at contemplation of surgery, with universal screening for established risk factors, physical fitness, nutritional status, psychological health, and, where applicable, frailty and cognitive function. Patients at risk should undergo a formal assessment with a qualified healthcare professional which informs meaningful shared decision-making discussion and personalised prehabilitation prescription incorporating, where indicated, exercise, nutrition, psychological support, 'surgery schools', and referral to existing local services. The foundational principles of prehabilitation can be adapted to local context, culture, and population. Clinical services should be co-designed with all stakeholders, including patient representatives, and require careful mapping of patient pathways and use of multi-disciplinary professional input. Future research should optimise prehabilitation interventions, adopting standardised outcome measures and robust health economic evaluation.
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- Andrew Bates
- Perioperative and Critical Care Medicine Theme, NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospital Southampton/University of Southampton, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK; (A.B.); (M.A.W.)
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK
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- Perioperative and Critical Care Medicine Theme, NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospital Southampton/University of Southampton, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK; (A.B.); (M.A.W.)
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK
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- Perioperative and Critical Care Medicine Theme, NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospital Southampton/University of Southampton, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK; (A.B.); (M.A.W.)
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK
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- Perioperative and Critical Care Medicine Theme, NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospital Southampton/University of Southampton, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK; (A.B.); (M.A.W.)
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK
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Meneses-Echavez JF, Loaiza-Betancur AF, Díaz-López V, Echavarría-Rodríguez AM, Triana-Reina HR. Prehabilitation programs for individuals with cancer: a systematic review of randomized-controlled trials. Syst Rev 2023; 12:219. [PMID: 37978411 PMCID: PMC10655304 DOI: 10.1186/s13643-023-02373-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Prehabilitation programs focusing on exercise training as the main component are known as a promising alternative for improving patients' outcomes before cancer surgery. This systematic review determined the benefits and harms of prehabilitation programs compared with usual care for individuals with cancer. METHODS We searched CENTRAL, MEDLINE, and EMBASE from inception to June 2022, and hand searched clinical trial registries. We included randomized-controlled trials (RCTs) in adults, survivors of any type of cancer, that compared prehabilitation programs that had exercise training as the major component with usual care or other active interventions. Outcome measures were health-related quality of life (HRQL), muscular strength, postoperative complications, average length of stay (ALOS), handgrip strength, and physical activity levels. Two reviewers independently screened the studies, extracted data, and assessed the risk of bias and the certainty of the evidence. RESULTS Twenty-five RCTs (2682 participants) published between 2010 and 2022 met our inclusion criteria. Colorectal and lung cancers were the most common diagnoses. The studies had methodological concerns regarding outcome measurement, selective reporting, and attrition. Five prehabilitation programs were compared to usual care (rehabilitation): combined training, aerobic training, respiratory muscle training plus aerobic training, respiratory muscle training plus resistance training, and pelvic floor training. The studies provided no clear evidence of an effect between groups. We assessed the overall certainty of the evidence as very low, downgraded due to serious study limitations and imprecision. CONCLUSION Prehabilitation programs focusing on exercise training may have an effect on adults with cancer, but the evidence is very uncertain. We have very little confidence in the results and the true effect is likely to be substantially different from these. Further research is needed before we can draw a more certain conclusion. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION CRD42019125658.
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- Jose F Meneses-Echavez
- Division for Health Services, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Sandakerveien 24C, Building D11, Oslo, Norway.
- Facultad de Cultura Física, Deporte y Recreación. GICAEDS, Universidad Santo Tomás, Bogotá, Colombia.
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- Universidad de Antioquia. Instituto Universitario de Educación Física, Medellín, Colombia
- Grupo de Investigación en Entrenamiento Deportivo y Actividad Física Para La Salud (GIEDAF), Universidad Santo Tomás, Tunja, Colombia
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- Universidad de Antioquia. Instituto Universitario de Educación Física, Medellín, Colombia
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Bausys A, Luksta M, Anglickiene G, Maneikiene VV, Kryzauskas M, Rybakovas A, Dulskas A, Kuliavas J, Stratilatovas E, Macijauskiene L, Simbelyte T, Celutkiene J, Jamontaite IE, Cirtautas A, Lenickiene S, Petrauskiene D, Cikanaviciute E, Gaveliene E, Klimaviciute G, Rauduvyte K, Bausys R, Strupas K. Effect of home-based prehabilitation on postoperative complications after surgery for gastric cancer: randomized clinical trial. Br J Surg 2023; 110:1800-1807. [PMID: 37750588 DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znad312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Recent studies have demonstrated that prehabilitation improves patients' physical fitness but its impact on postoperative morbidity remains unclear. This study aimed to assess the effect of personalized, multimodal, semisupervised, home-based prehabilitation on postoperative complications after surgery for gastric cancer. METHODS This RCT was conducted at two centres in Lithuania. Patients (aged at least18 years) with gastric cancer scheduled to undergo elective primary surgery or surgery after neoadjuvant chemotherapy for gastric cancer were randomized (1 : 1) to prehabilitation or standard care. Prehabilitation included exercise interventions focused on endurance, respiratory muscle strength, stretching, and resistance training as well as nutritional and psychological support. The primary outcome was the proportion of patients with postoperative complications within 90 days after surgery. Secondary outcomes included 90-day mortality rate, physical condition, fitness level, nutritional status, quality of life, anxiety and depression level, and proportion of patients completing neoadjuvant chemotherapy. RESULTS Between February 2020 and September 2022, 128 participants were randomized to prehabilitation (64) or standard care (64), and 122 (prehabilitation 61, control 61) were analysed. The prehabilitation group had increased physical capacity before the operation compared with baseline (mean 6-min walk test change +31 (95 per cent c.i. 14 to 48) m; P = 0.001). The prehabilitation group had a decreased rate of non-compliance with neoadjuvant treatment (risk ratio (RR) 0.20, 95 per cent c.i. 0.20 to 0.56), a 60 per cent reduction in the number of patients with postoperative complications at 90 days after surgery (RR 0.40, 0.24 to 0.66), and improved quality of life compared with the control group. CONCLUSION Prehabilitation reduced morbidity in patients who underwent gastrectomy for gastric cancer. REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT04223401 (http://www.clinicaltrials.gov).
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- Augustinas Bausys
- Department of Abdominal Surgery and Oncology, National Cancer Institute, Vilnius, Lithuania
- Clinic of Gastroenterology, Nephrourology and Surgery, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
- Centre for Visceral Medicine and Translational Research, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Clinic of Gastroenterology, Nephrourology and Surgery, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Medical Oncology, National Cancer Institute, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Clinic of Cardiac and Vascular Diseases, Institute of Clinical Medicine of the Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Clinic of Gastroenterology, Nephrourology and Surgery, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Clinic of Gastroenterology, Nephrourology and Surgery, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Abdominal Surgery and Oncology, National Cancer Institute, Vilnius, Lithuania
- Clinic of Gastroenterology, Nephrourology and Surgery, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Abdominal Surgery and Oncology, National Cancer Institute, Vilnius, Lithuania
- Clinic of Gastroenterology, Nephrourology and Surgery, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Clinic of Cardiac and Vascular Diseases, Institute of Clinical Medicine of the Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Clinic of Cardiac and Vascular Diseases, Institute of Clinical Medicine of the Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Clinic of Cardiac and Vascular Diseases, Institute of Clinical Medicine of the Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Physical and Sports Medicine, Institute of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Physical and Sports Medicine, Institute of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Physical and Sports Medicine, Institute of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Clinic of Gastroenterology, Nephrourology and Surgery, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Centre of Hepatology, Gastroenterology, and Nutrition, Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Centre of Hepatology, Gastroenterology, and Nutrition, Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Abdominal Surgery and Oncology, National Cancer Institute, Vilnius, Lithuania
- Clinic of Gastroenterology, Nephrourology and Surgery, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Abdominal Surgery and Oncology, National Cancer Institute, Vilnius, Lithuania
- Centre for Visceral Medicine and Translational Research, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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den Boer RB, Defize IL, Veldhuis W, Steenhagen E, Kerst A, van Hillegersberg R, de Jong PA, Ruurda JP. Impact of body composition and physical strength changes during chemoradiotherapy on complications and survival after oesophagectomy. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY 2023; 49:107017. [PMID: 37586126 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2023.107017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to assess body composition and physical strength changes during neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT) and assess their predictive value for (severe) postoperative complications and overall survival in patients who underwent oesophagectomy for oesophageal cancer. METHODS Consecutive patients who underwent nCRT and oesophagectomy with curative intent in a tertiary referral center were included in the study. Perioperative data were collected in a prospectively maintained database. The CT images before and after nCRT were used to assess skeletal muscle index (SMI), subcutaneous fat index (SFI), and visceral fat index (VFI). To assess physical strength, handgrip strength (HGS) and the exercise capacity of the steep ramp test (SRT Wpeak) were acquired before and after nCRT. RESULTS Between 2015 and 2020, 126 patients were included. SMI increased in female subgroups and decreased in male subgroups (35.38 to35.60 cm2/m2 for females, P value 0.048, 46.89 to 45.34 cm2/m2 for males, P value < 0.001). No significant changes in SFI, VFI, HGS, and SRT Wpeak were observed. No predictive value of changes in SMI, HGS, and SRT Wpeak was shown for (severe) postoperative complications and overall survival. CONCLUSIONS A significant but minimal decrease in SMI during nCRT was observed for males only, it was not associated with postoperative complications or overall survival. Physical strength measurements did not decrease significantly over the course of nCRT. No associations with postoperative complications or overall survival were observed.
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- R B den Boer
- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Dietetics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy Science, and Sport, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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Osuru HP, Ikeda K, Atluri N, Thiele RH. Moderate exercise-induced dynamics on key sepsis-associated signaling pathways in the liver. Crit Care 2023; 27:266. [PMID: 37407986 DOI: 10.1186/s13054-023-04551-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND There is a clear relationship between quantitative measures of fitness (e.g., VO2 max) and outcomes after surgical procedures. Whether or not fitness is a modifiable risk factor and what underlying biological processes drive these changes are not known. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the moderate exercise training effect on sepsis outcomes (survival) as well as the hepatic biological response. We chose to study the liver because it plays a central role in the regulation of immune defense during systemic infection and receives blood flow directly from the origin of infection (gut) in the cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) model. METHODS We randomized 50 male (♂) and female (♀) Sprague-Dawley rats (10 weeks, 340 g) to 3 weeks of treadmill exercise training, performed CLP to induce polymicrobial "sepsis," and monitored survival for five days (Part I). In parallel (Part II), we randomized 60 rats to control/sedentary (G1), exercise (G2), exercise + sham surgery (G3), CLP/sepsis (G4), exercise + CLP [12 h (G5) and 24 h (G6)], euthanized at 12 or 24 h, and explored molecular pathways related to exercise and sepsis survival in hepatic tissue and serum. RESULTS Three weeks of exercise training significantly increased rat survival following CLP (polymicrobial sepsis). CLP increased inflammatory markers (e.g., TNF-a, IL-6), which were attenuated by exercise. Sepsis suppressed the SOD and Nrf2 expression, and exercise before sepsis restored SOD and Nrf2 levels near the baseline. CLP led to increased HIF1a expression and oxidative and nitrosative stress, the latter of which were attenuated by exercise. Haptoglobin expression levels were increased in CLP animals, which was significantly amplified in exercise + CLP (24 h) rats. CONCLUSIONS Moderate exercise training (3 weeks) increased the survival in rats exposed to CLP, which was associated with less inflammation, less oxidative and nitrosative stress, and activation of antioxidant defense pathways.
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- Hari Prasad Osuru
- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Virginia School of Medicine, P.O. Box 800710-0710, Charlottesville, VA, 22908-0710, USA.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Virginia School of Medicine, P.O. Box 800710-0710, Charlottesville, VA, 22908-0710, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Virginia School of Medicine, P.O. Box 800710-0710, Charlottesville, VA, 22908-0710, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Virginia School of Medicine, P.O. Box 800710-0710, Charlottesville, VA, 22908-0710, USA.
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Pereira MG, Silva AMO, Galhardo FDM, Almeida BDM, Lopes RL, Boin IDFSF. Respiratory muscle training with electronic devices in the postoperative period of hepatectomy: A randomized study. World J Hepatol 2023; 15:688-698. [PMID: 37305375 PMCID: PMC10251281 DOI: 10.4254/wjh.v15.i5.688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Revised: 01/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Many studies have been developed with a focus on surgical techniques and drugs, but few that address the importance of rehabilitation in the pre and postoperative period, and the specific benefits for each surgical procedure or type of neoplasm, aiming to minimize respiratory complications in the postoperative period.
AIM To compare the strength of the respiratory muscles in the pre and postoperative periods of hepatectomy by laparotomy and to verify the incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications among the groups studied.
METHODS Prospective, randomized, clinical trial study that compared the inspiratory muscle training group (GTMI) with the control group (CG). After the collection of sociodemographic and clinical data, in both groups, preoperatively, on the first and fifth postoperative days, vital signs and pulmonary mechanics were evaluated and recorded. Albumin and bilirubin values were recorded for the albumin-bilirubin (ALBI) score. After randomization and allocation of participants, those in the CG underwent conventional physical therapy and those in the GTMI underwent conventional physical therapy plus inspiratory muscle, in both groups for five postoperative days.
RESULTS Of 76 subjects met eligibility criteria. The collection of 41 participants was completed: 20 in the CG and 21 in the GTMI. The most frequent diagnosis was 41.5% with liver metastasis, followed by 26.8% with hepatocellular carcinoma. As for respiratory complications in the GTMI, there was no incidence. In the CG, there were three respiratory complications. Patients in the CG classified as ALBI score 3 presented, statistically, a higher energy value compared to patients classified as ALBI score 1 and 2 (P = 0.0187). Respiratory variables, measured preoperatively and on the first postoperative day, had a significant drop in both groups from the preoperative to the first postoperative day (P ≤ 0.0001). When comparing the preoperative period and the fifth postoperative day between the GTMI and the CG, the maximal inspiratory pressure variable in the GTMI was statistically significant (P = 0.0131).
CONCLUSION All respiratory measures showed a reduction in the postoperative period. Respiratory muscle training using the Powerbreathe® device increased maximal inspiratory pressure and this may have contributed to a shorter hospital stay and better clinical outcome.
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- Marcelo Gustavo Pereira
- Hospital de Clínicas, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas 13076-4151, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Hospital de Clínicas da Unicamp, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas 13083-888, São Paulo, Brazil
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Latrille A, Rault A, Ghebriou D, Magallon C, Valle A, Facy O. [COSA 80: Oncologic surgery in the elderly patients]. Bull Cancer 2023:S0007-4551(23)00159-5. [PMID: 37055308 DOI: 10.1016/j.bulcan.2023.03.014] [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: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/15/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Due to longer life expectancy, an increasing number of older people are at risk of developing cancer. Surgical resection of a non-metastatic and resectable digestive tumor remains the main therapeutic weapon. The objective of our study is to assess the possibility of curative oncological surgery in patients over 80years of age, to study its impact in terms of morbidity and mortality, and to look for risk factors for the occurrence of complications. PATIENTS AND METHODS The study-included patients aged 80 and over operated on for digestive cancer in a curative situation. This was a multicenter prospective cohort study. A total of 230 patients were included in the study. In addition to demographic and medical data, the patients all benefited from an onco-geriatric assessment with the performance of various tests: WHO score, G8 score, IADL score, ADL score, mobility score, nutritional assessment, clock, thymic evaluation (Mini-GDS). Data collection of geriatric scores was repeated 3months postoperatively. RESULTS Of a total of 230 patients, 51% were male and 49% female. The average age was 84.7years. Tumor localization was mainly colorectal (65.81%). Age had no influence on the mortality rate, with a mean age with no significant difference in the event of an unfavorable outcome or not (84.6 vs. 85years). The results at the different scores were then analyzed in search of a significant difference between preoperative and at 3months. The only significant difference found was in the number of patients with a WHO status of 0 (P=0.021). CONCLUSION Our study shows that curative oncological surgery is possible in elderly patients without any adverse effect on their quality of life and level of postoperative autonomy. The multidisciplinary geriatric approach to the patient must make it possible to distinguish the patients who will benefit from a curative treatment and those in whom the benefit-risk balance is unfavorable.
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- Antoine Latrille
- CHU Dijon, département de chirurgie digestive et cancérologique, Dijon, France.
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- Hôpital Foch, département de chirurgie digestive, Suresnes, France
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- AP-HP, hôpital Tenon, département d'oncologie médical, Paris, France
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- Institut Paoli-Calmettes, département d'oncologie chirurgicale, Marseille, France
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- Hôpital Foch, DRCI, département d'épidémiologie-data-biostatistique, Suresnes, France
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- CHU Dijon, département de chirurgie digestive et cancérologique, Dijon, France
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Andersson M, Egenvall M, Danielsson J, Thorell A, Sturesson C, Soop M, Nygren-Bonnier M, Rydwik E. CANOPTIPHYS study protocol: Optimising PHYSical function before CANcer surgery: effects of pre-operative optimisation on complications and physical function after gastrointestinal cancer surgery in older people at risk-a multicentre, randomised, parallel-group study. Trials 2023; 24:41. [PMID: 36658653 PMCID: PMC9850586 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-022-07026-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This multicentre study explores the effects of pre-operative exercise on physical fitness, post-operative complications, recovery, and health-related quality of life in older individuals with low pre-operative physical capacity scheduled to undergo surgery for colorectal cancer. We hypothesise that this group of patients benefit from pre-operative exercise in terms of improved pre-operative physical function and lower rates of post-operative complications after surgery compared to usual care. Standardised cancer pathways in Sweden dictate a timeframe of 14-28 days from suspicion of cancer to surgery for colorectal cancer. Therefore, an exercise programme aimed to enhance physical function in the limited timeframe requires a high-intensity and high-frequency approach. METHODS Participants will be included from four sites in Stockholm, Sweden. A total of 160 participants will be randomly assigned to intervention or control conditions. Simple randomisation (permuted block randomisation) is applied with a 1:1 allocation ratio. The intervention group will perform home-based exercises (inspiratory muscle training, aerobic exercises, and strength exercises) supervised by a physiotherapist (PT) for a minimum of 6 sessions in the pre-operative period, complemented with unsupervised exercise sessions in between PT visits. The control group will receive usual care with the addition of advice on health-enhancing physical activity. The physical activity behaviour in both groups will be monitored using an activity monitor. The primary outcomes are (1) change in physical performance (6-min walking distance) in the pre-operative period and (2) post-operative complications 30 days after surgery (based on Clavien-Dindo surgical score). DISCUSSION If patients achieve functional benefits by exercise in the short period before surgery, this supports the implementation of exercise training as a clinical routine. If such benefits translate into lower complication rates and better post-operative recovery or health-related quality of life is not known but would further strengthen the case for pre-operative optimisation in colorectal cancer. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04878185. Registered on 7 May 2021. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/home.
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- Mikael Andersson
- grid.4714.60000 0004 1937 0626Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Division of Physiotherapy, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- grid.4714.60000 0004 1937 0626Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden ,grid.24381.3c0000 0000 9241 5705Department of Pelvic Cancer, Colorectal Surgery Unit, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- grid.4714.60000 0004 1937 0626Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Division of Physiotherapy, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- grid.4714.60000 0004 1937 0626Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd Hospital, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden ,grid.414628.d0000 0004 0618 1631Department of Surgery, Ersta Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- grid.24381.3c0000 0000 9241 5705Division of Surgery, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology (CLINTEC), Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- grid.4714.60000 0004 1937 0626Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd Hospital, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden ,grid.414628.d0000 0004 0618 1631Department of Surgery, Ersta Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- grid.4714.60000 0004 1937 0626Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Division of Physiotherapy, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden ,grid.24381.3c0000 0000 9241 5705Theme Women’s Health and Allied Health Professionals, Medical Unit Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- grid.4714.60000 0004 1937 0626Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Division of Physiotherapy, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden ,grid.24381.3c0000 0000 9241 5705Theme 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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Nakashima Y, Iwaki D, Kawae T, Fudeyasu K, Uemura K, Kimura H. Case-control study of the correlation between the five times sit to stand and 6-min walk distance in patients with pancreatic cancer. Support Care Cancer 2022; 30:9743-9749. [PMID: 36305956 PMCID: PMC9715511 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-022-07402-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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PURPOSE Cases of pancreatic cancer are increasing, and the risk of developing this disease reportedly increases with age. In recent years, there has been an increasing number of reports on physical function in patients with pancreatic cancer. Methods such as the 6-min walk distance (6 MWD) should be established to evaluate physical function, as a decline in exercise capacity is an important index in these patients. Recently, the 6 MWD has also been used to evaluate physical function in patients with pancreatic cancer. In healthy older adults, a decrease in 6 MWD is reportedly associated with intrinsic capacity and health status. Such factors make assessing 6 MWD important. However, the measurement of 6 MWD requires a sizable measurement environment. The five times sit to stand (FTSTS) test is a simple method that can be performed using a chair. FTSTS is hypothesized to be a useful assessment scale in patients with pancreatic cancer because it is easy to estimate the decline in physical function in clinical practice if the decline in 6 MWD can be estimated by evaluating FTSTS. The study's purpose was to clarify this hypothesis and ascertain the cutoff required to determine the decrease in 6 MWD in clinical practice. METHODS Sixty consecutive patients with preoperative pancreatic cancer who were assessed for physical function were studied. 6 MWD (< 400 m) was the objective variable, and binary logistic regression analysis was performed, with age, BMI, sex, FTSTS, and HGS as explanatory variables. Receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was performed for the explanatory variables, which were found to be significant based on logistic regression analysis. The area under the curve (AUC) was also calculated. Sensitivity, specificity, negative predictive value (NPV), and positive predictive value (PPV) were evaluated. This study was approved by Hiroshima University Hospital's ethics committee (approval number: E808-1). RESULTS Fifty-seven of the 60 patients were included in the analysis. Logistic regression analysis showed that FTSTS was a significant explanatory variable; ROC curve analysis showed an AUC of 0.872 and a cutoff value of 8.98 s. The sensitivity, specificity, PPV, and NPV were 82.4%, 80.0%, 63.6%, and 91.4%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS A decrease in 6 MWD in preoperative pancreatic cancer patients can be identified by performing FTSTS.
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- Yuki Nakashima
- Division of Rehabilitation, Department of Clinical Practice and Support, Hiroshima University Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan.
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- Division of Rehabilitation, Department of Clinical Practice and Support, Hiroshima University Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Makuhari Human Care Faculty, Tohto University, Chiba, Japan
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- Division of Rehabilitation, Department of Clinical Practice and Support, Hiroshima University Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Science, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Hiroshima University Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
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Mey R, Casaña J, Díaz-Cambronero Ó, Suso-Martí L, Cuenca-Martínez F, Mazzinari G, López-Bueno R, Andersen LL, López-Bueno L, Selva-Sarzo F, Calatayud J. Physical and Quality of Life Changes in Elderly Patients after Laparoscopic Surgery for Colorectal Cancer-A Prospective Cohort Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:14711. [PMID: 36429445 PMCID: PMC9690118 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192214711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Revised: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Background-The incidence of colorectal cancer is increasing among elderly people, where postoperative complications are frequent. Methods-We evaluated postoperative physical and quality of life changes in elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer. A prospective cohort study was performed in 31 colorectal cancer patients ≥60 years who were scheduled for laparoscopic surgery due to colorectal cancer. Outcomes were measured one month preoperative (T1), three days postoperative (T2) and one month postoperative (T3). Results-The largest early postoperative (from T1 to T2) declines were observed for isometric knee extension strength (33.1%), 30 s Chair Stand Test (27.9%) and handgrip strength (16.9%). Significant reductions in quality of life measured with the QLQ-C30 summary score and the EQ 5D index score were found between T1-T3 and T1-T2, respectively. Conclusions-A decline in isometric knee extension strength, 30 s Chair Stand Test, handgrip strength and quality of life is evident in elderly patients in the days following laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer. Preoperative values are recovered one month after surgery for all the outcomes, except for isometric knee extension, which should receive especial attention.
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- Rochelle Mey
- Exercise Intervention for Health Research Group (EXINH-RG), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
- VUMC School of Medical Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, 1105 Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Exercise Intervention for Health Research Group (EXINH-RG), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- Department Anesthesiology, Hospital Universitari i Politécnic la Fe, 46010 Valencia, Spain
- Perioperative Medicine Research Group, Biomedical Research Institute la Fe, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- Exercise Intervention for Health Research Group (EXINH-RG), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- Exercise Intervention for Health Research Group (EXINH-RG), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- Department Anesthesiology, Hospital Universitari i Politécnic la Fe, 46010 Valencia, Spain
- Perioperative Medicine Research Group, Biomedical Research Institute la Fe, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- National Research Centre for the Working Environment, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Physical Medicine and Nursing, University of Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
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- National Research Centre for the Working Environment, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
- Sport Sciences, Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, 9220 Aalborg, Denmark
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- Exercise Intervention for Health Research Group (EXINH-RG), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- Exercise Intervention for Health Research Group (EXINH-RG), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
- Department Anesthesiology, Hospital Universitari i Politécnic la Fe, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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Labuschagne R, Roos R. Pre-operative physiotherapy for elderly patients undergoing abdominal surgery. SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY 2022; 78:1782. [PMID: 36262215 PMCID: PMC9575366 DOI: 10.4102/sajp.v78i1.1782] [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: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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Background Elderly patients report a decrease in function and activities of daily living following abdominal surgery. The objectives of our pilot study were to determine the effects of a single pre-operative physiotherapy session consisting of education and exercise on clinical and physical function outcomes in elderly patients. Methods/design A single-blind pilot randomised controlled trial evaluated clinical and functional outcomes of elderly patients following surgery in a private hospital in Pretoria, South Africa. The outcomes included length of hospital stay (LOS), postoperative pulmonary complications (PPC), first mobilisation uptime, DeMorton Mobility Index (DEMMI), 6-minute walk test (6MWT), Lawton-Brody's instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) and the Functional Comorbidity Index (FCI). Descriptive and inferential statistics were undertaken, and statistical significance was set at p ≤ 0.05. Discussion Twelve participants (n = 11 female [91.67%] and n = 1 [8.33%] male) with a mean age of 65.75 (±4.47) years were included. Most participants (n = 10, 83.33%) underwent lower abdominal laparotomy (n = 10, 83.33%). The median hospital LOS was n = 4 (IQR 3.25-4) days; walking distance at first mobilisation was 130 m (IQR (85-225), with intervention participants walking further (intervention: 177 m, IQR 100-242.50; control: 90, IQR 60 m - 245 m; p = 0.59). Recruitment was low, with only 10.95% referrals and 47.82% nonconsents. Conclusion A single physiotherapy session prior to surgery demonstrated a potential favourable change in elderly patients' mobility postoperatively; however, further research is necessary. Clinical implication A once-off pre-operative physiotherapy session could enhance recovery in elderly patients. Trial registration Pan African Clinical Trial Registry, PACTR201809874713904, https://pactr.samrc.ac.za/TrialDisplay.aspx?TrialID=3593.
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- Rozelle Labuschagne
- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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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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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: 13] [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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Chan DKH, Leong SW, Keh CHL. Perioperative and oncologic outcomes in young and octogenarian patients with colorectal cancer: a comparison at the extremes. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2021; 406:2399-2408. [PMID: 34312720 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-021-02275-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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INTRODUCTION In colorectal cancer (CRC), surgical outcomes in the young (< 50) and octogenarian populations are believed to be poor due to an aggressive phenotype in the former, and increased frailty in the latter. Given that age-related effects are inversely related between groups, we compared short- and long-term outcomes of young and octogenarian patients with CRC to determine the dominance of one age-related factor over another. METHODS A prospectively collected database from 2015 to 2020 of all CRC was analyzed. Cases were divided into metastatic and non-metastatic groups. RESULTS Among non-metastatic cases, there were 34 young and 113 octogenarian patients. Mean CEA was higher among octogenarians (11.2 vs 32.8 units/ml; p = 0.041). Octogenarians suffered from more comorbidities than younger counterparts, with increased rates of postoperative UTI (3.3% vs 10.3%; p = 0.246) and pneumonia (3.1% vs 8.8%; p = 0.331). There was no increased rate of reintervention or Clavien-Dindo scores. We noticed a statistically significant higher proportion of extramural vascular invasion (EMVI) (8.8% vs 32.3%; p = 0.003) among the young. When excluding octogenarians who had declined surgery, Kaplan-Meier analysis showed no difference in disease-free (p = 0.290) or overall survival (p = 0.111). Among metastatic cases, there were 21 young and 19 octogenarian patients. Young patients were treated more aggressively with chemotherapy (55.6% vs 12.5%; p = 0.040). There was however no difference in overall survival between groups (p = 0.610). CONCLUSIONS Octogenarians may have more comorbidities, but can achieve similar surgical outcomes with younger patients. There is no reason to suspect a more aggressive phenotype in younger patients.
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- Dedrick Kok Hong Chan
- Division of Colorectal Surgery, University Surgical Cluster, National University Hospital, National University Health System, 1E Kent Ridge Road, Singapore, 119228, Singapore.
- Department of Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
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- Department of General Surgery, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of General Surgery, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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Niemeläinen S, Huhtala H, Ehrlich A, Kössi J, Jämsen E, Hyöty M. Surgical and functional outcomes and survival following Colon Cancer surgery in the aged: a study protocol for a prospective, observational multicentre study. BMC Cancer 2021; 21:698. [PMID: 34126949 PMCID: PMC8201898 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-021-08454-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background The number of colorectal cancer patients increases with age. The decision to go through major surgery can be challenging for the aged patient and the surgeon because of the heterogeneity within the older population. Differences in preoperative physical and cognitive status can affect postoperative outcomes and functional recovery, and impact on patients’ quality of life. Methods / design A prospective, observational, multicentre study including nine hospitals to analyse the impact of colon cancer surgery on functional ability, short-term outcomes (complications and mortality), and their predictors in patients aged ≥80 years. The catchment area of the study hospitals is 3.88 million people, representing 70% of the population of Finland. The data will be gathered from patient baseline characteristics, surgical interventional data, and pre- and postoperative patient-questionnaires, to an electronic database (REDCap) especially dedicated to the study. Discussion This multicentre study provides information about colon cancer surgery’s operative and functional outcomes on older patients. A further aim is to find prognostic factors which could help to predict adverse outcomes of surgery. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03904121). Registered on 1 April 2019. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12885-021-08454-8.
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- Susanna Niemeläinen
- Department of Gastroenterology and Alimentary Tract Surgery, Tampere University Hospital, Tays Hatanpää, P.O. Box 2000, 33521, Tampere, Finland.
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- Faculty of Social Sciences, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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- Jorvi Hospital, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Päijät-Häme Central Hospital, Lahti, Finland
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- Tampere University Hospital, Centre of Geriatrics, Tampere, Finland.,Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland.,Gerontology Research Center (GEREC), Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Alimentary Tract Surgery, Tampere University Hospital, Tays Hatanpää, P.O. Box 2000, 33521, Tampere, Finland
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Mikami Y, Kouda K, Kawasaki S, Okada KI, Kawai M, Kitahata Y, Miyazawa M, Hirono S, Unno M, Tajima F, Yamaue H. Preoperative In-Hospital Rehabilitation Improves Physical Function in Patients with Pancreatic Cancer Scheduled for Surgery. TOHOKU J EXP MED 2021; 251:279-285. [PMID: 32759553 DOI: 10.1620/tjem.251.279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Low preoperative physical function in cancer patients is associated with postoperative complications; however, there have been no reports on the benefits of in-hospital preoperative rehabilitation on preoperative physical function in patients with pancreatic cancer. Therefore, the aim of this study was to quantitatively determine the effects of preoperative in-hospital rehabilitation provided under the supervision of a physiotherapist, on preoperative physical function in patients with pancreatic cancer. The study subjects were 26 patients (15 males, 11 females; age 71.2 ± 8.5 years, range: 51-87 years), including four patients with preoperative chemotherapy, scheduled for surgery for pancreatic cancer. Muscle strengthening exercises and aerobic exercises were conducted 11.9 ± 5.1 days prior to surgery. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing, 6-minute walk distance, and the Functional Independence Measure score were measured before and after the rehabilitation program. We also investigated the relation between the rehabilitation program and incidence of postoperative complications. All 26 study patients completed the preoperative rehabilitation program and no adverse events were noted. Peak oxygen uptake during cardiopulmonary exercise testing and 6-minute walk distance increased significantly after the rehabilitation program. The Functional Independence Measure score remained constant throughout the intervention. No wound infection, delirium, deep vein thrombosis, or respiratory complications were encountered postoperatively. In-hospital preoperative rehabilitation under the supervision of a physiotherapist significantly improved physical function and maintained physical activity in patients with pancreatic cancer. Such improvements may contribute toward preventing serious postoperative complications, resulting in better outcomes.
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- Yukio Mikami
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Wakayama Medical University
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Wakayama Medical University
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Wakayama Medical University
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- Second Department of Surgery, Wakayama Medical University
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- Second Department of Surgery, Wakayama Medical University
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- Second Department of Surgery, Wakayama Medical University
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- Second Department of Surgery, Wakayama Medical University
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- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Wakayama Medical University
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- Second Department of Surgery, Wakayama Medical University
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Fusco D, Ferrini A, Pasqualetti G, Giannotti C, Cesari M, Laudisio A, Ballestrero A, Scabini S, Odetti PR, Colloca GF, Monzani F, Nencioni A, Antonelli Incalzi R, Monacelli F. Comprehensive geriatric assessment in older adults with cancer: Recommendations by the Italian Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology (SIGG). Eur J Clin Invest 2021; 51:e13347. [PMID: 32648990 DOI: 10.1111/eci.13347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2020] [Revised: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 06/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Optimizing the approach to older adults with cancer is now a priority given the increasing frequency of new cancer diagnoses that are made in the older population. The comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) represents the gold-standard for (1) defining prognosis and ability to withstand cancer treatments, (2) exploring the multiple aspects that define the complexity of frail older persons, and (3) designing person-tailored interventions. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this document, based on a comprehensive revision of the literature, the Italian Society for Geriatrics and Gerontology proposes a CGA model (ONCOGER CGA) to be adopted by oncology centers for their routine approach to older patients with cancer. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION A widespread use of this standardized CGA format will facilitate comparisons across institutions, promote studies based on a multidimensional patient assessment, and foster the inclusion of geriatric endpoints in oncological clinical trials. Furthermore, we predict that the use of a standardized CGA approach will increase the integration of geriatricians into oncology care teams with the final result of improving therapeutic choices and clinical outcomes.
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- Domenico Fusco
- Department of Geriatrics, Neurosciences and Orthopedics, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart School of Medicine, Teaching Hospital 'Agostino Gemelli', Rome, Italy
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- Geriatrics Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa4, Pisa PI, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (DIMI), Section of Geriatrics, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy.,IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- Geriatric Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.,Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Geriatric Unit, Campus Bio-Medico University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (DIMI), Section of Geriatrics, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy.,IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (DIMI), Section of Geriatrics, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy.,IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Geriatrics, Neurosciences and Orthopedics, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart School of Medicine, Teaching Hospital 'Agostino Gemelli', Rome, Italy
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- Geriatrics Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa4, Pisa PI, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (DIMI), Section of Geriatrics, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy.,IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (DIMI), Section of Geriatrics, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy.,IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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Van Beijsterveld CAFM, Bongers BC, Den Dulk M, Van Kuijk SMJ, Dejong CHC, Van Meeteren NLU. Exploring the relation between preoperative physical functioning and the impact of major complications in patients following pancreatic resection. HPB (Oxford) 2020; 22:716-727. [PMID: 31740275 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2019.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2019] [Revised: 09/14/2019] [Accepted: 09/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to evaluate the association between preoperative level of physical functioning and time to recovery of physical functioning, postoperative complications, and the impact of postoperative major complications in patients undergoing elective pancreatic resection. Additionally, prediction models to identify high-risk patients for developing a major complication were externally validated. METHODS Perioperative data of patients who underwent pancreatic resection were analysed. Primary outcomes were time to recovery of physical functioning and postoperative major complications. Impact of a major complication was explored by evaluating its effect on time to recovery of physical functioning. Risk-prediction models were retrieved following a systematic review. RESULTS Multivariable analysis (n = 63) showed that ASA grade III (OR 3.498) and preoperative platelet count (OR 1.005) were associated with major complications, whereas aerobic capacity (OR 0.347) was associated with time to recovery of physical functioning. Age, preoperative aerobic capacity, functional mobility, and perceived level of functional capacity were associated with the impact of a major complication. The AUC of two risk prediction models were 0.556 and 0.701. CONCLUSION Preoperative parameters of physical function were associated with postoperative outcomes and may be useful in outcome prediction, although future approaches should not only register the incidence of major complications but also take the impact of a complication on a patient's physical functioning into account.
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- Christel A F M Van Beijsterveld
- Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, PO Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, the Netherlands; Department of Physical Therapy, Maastricht University Medical Center, PO Box 5800, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, PO Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, the Netherlands; SOMT University of Physiotherapy, PO Box 585, 3800 AN, Amersfoort, the Netherlands; Department of Nutrition and Movement Sciences, Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism (NUTRIM), Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, PO Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, PO Box 5800, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, the Netherlands; Department of Surgery, University Hospital RWTH-Aachen, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Technology Assessment (KEMTA), Maastricht University Medical Centre, PO Box 5800, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, PO Box 5800, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, the Netherlands; Department of Surgery, University Hospital RWTH-Aachen, 52074, Aachen, Germany; Department of Surgery, Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism (NUTRIM), Maastricht University, PO Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, PO Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, the Netherlands; Top Sector Life Sciences and Health (Health∼Holland), P.O. Box 93035, 2509 AA, The Hague, the Netherlands
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Meneses-Echávez JF, Loaiza-Betancur AF, Díaz-López V, Echavarría-Rodríguez AM. Prehabilitation programs for cancer patients: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials (protocol). Syst Rev 2020; 9:34. [PMID: 32054520 PMCID: PMC7020348 DOI: 10.1186/s13643-020-1282-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2019] [Accepted: 01/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Around twenty million new cases and ten million of deaths were attributed to cancer in 2018. Physical exercise, as main component of prehabilitation programs, has been associated with clinical improvements in aerobic capacity, muscular strength, gait speed, and fewer postoperative complications. This systematic review aims to determine the benefits and harms of prehabilitation programs, mainly composed of physical exercise, compared with standard care for cancer patients. METHODS/DESIGN A librarian will systematically search for randomized controlled trials in the following databases: Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), MEDLINE (PubMed), and EMBASE. Two independent reviewers will independently screen the retrieved references, appraise the methodological quality of the included studies, and extract data. If possible, we will pool the data. We will evaluate the completeness of reporting of prehabilitation programs by using the CERT checklist, and the GRADE approach will be used to evaluate the quality of the evidence. DISCUSSION This systematic review will determine the benefits and harms of prehabilitation programs for cancer patients. We will provide a complete appraisal of the quality of the evidence, our confidence in the results, and completeness of reporting of the exercise interventions evaluated in the prehabilitation programs. Findings from this review will assist health care providers, patients, decision-makers, and international organizations to make informed decisions in this field. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42019125658.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jose F. Meneses-Echávez
- Division for Health Services, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Sandakerveien 24C, Building D11, 4th Floor, Office 434, Oslo, Norway
- Facultad de Cultura Física, Deporte y Recreación, Universidad Santo Tomás, Bogotá, Colombia
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Dunne RF, Loh KP, Williams GR, Jatoi A, Mustian KM, Mohile SG. Cachexia and Sarcopenia in Older Adults with Cancer: A Comprehensive Review. Cancers (Basel) 2019; 11:cancers11121861. [PMID: 31769421 PMCID: PMC6966439 DOI: 10.3390/cancers11121861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 138] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2019] [Revised: 11/15/2019] [Accepted: 11/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Cancer cachexia is a syndrome characterized by weight loss with accompanying loss of muscle and/or fat mass and leads to impaired patient function and physical performance and is associated with a poor prognosis. It is prevalent in older adults with cancer; age-associated physiologic muscle wasting and weakness, also known as sarcopenia, can compound deficits associated with cancer cachexia in older adults and makes studying this condition more complex in this population. Multiple measurement options are available to assess the older patient with cancer and cachexia and/or sarcopenia including anthropometric measures, imaging modalities such as Dual X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) and Computed Tomography (CT), muscular strength and physical performance testing, and patient-reported outcomes (PROs). A geriatric assessment (GA) is a useful tool when studying the older patient with cachexia given its comprehensive ability to capture aging-sensitive PROs. Interventions focused on nutrition and increasing physical activity may improve outcomes in older adults with cachexia. Efforts to develop targeted pharmacologic therapies with cachexia have not been successful thus far. Formal treatment guidelines, an updated consensus definition for cancer cachexia and the development of a widely adapted assessment tool, much like the GA utilized in geriatric oncology, could help advance the field of cancer cachexia over the next decade.
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- Richard F. Dunne
- Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA; (K.P.L.); (K.M.M.); (S.G.M.)
- University of Rochester NCI Community Oncology Research Program (UR NCORP), Rochester, NY 14642, USA
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-585-275-5823; Fax: +1-585-276-1379
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- Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA; (K.P.L.); (K.M.M.); (S.G.M.)
- University of Rochester NCI Community Oncology Research Program (UR NCORP), Rochester, NY 14642, USA
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA;
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- Department of Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA;
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- Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA; (K.P.L.); (K.M.M.); (S.G.M.)
- University of Rochester NCI Community Oncology Research Program (UR NCORP), Rochester, NY 14642, USA
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- Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA; (K.P.L.); (K.M.M.); (S.G.M.)
- University of Rochester NCI Community Oncology Research Program (UR NCORP), Rochester, NY 14642, USA
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Bohannon RW. Grip Strength: An Indispensable Biomarker For Older Adults. Clin Interv Aging 2019; 14:1681-1691. [PMID: 31631989 PMCID: PMC6778477 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s194543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 516] [Impact Index Per Article: 86.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2019] [Accepted: 09/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Grip strength has been proposed as a biomarker. Supporting this proposition, evidence is provided herein that shows grip strength is largely consistent as an explanator of concurrent overall strength, upper limb function, bone mineral density, fractures, falls, malnutrition, cognitive impairment, depression, sleep problems, diabetes, multimorbidity, and quality of life. Evidence is also provided for a predictive link between grip strength and all-cause and disease-specific mortality, future function, bone mineral density, fractures, cognition and depression, and problems associated with hospitalization. Consequently, the routine use of grip strength can be recommended as a stand-alone measurement or as a component of a small battery of measurements for identifying older adults at risk of poor health status.
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- Richard W Bohannon
- Department of Physical Therapy, Campbell University, Lillington, NC, USA
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Feasibility of preoperative supervised home-based exercise in older adults undergoing colorectal cancer surgery - A randomized controlled design. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0219158. [PMID: 31265476 PMCID: PMC6605852 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0219158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2019] [Accepted: 06/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Preoperative physical exercise is emerging as a growing field of research globally. There are still challenges in recruiting vulnerable older people, and time constraints in preoperative cancer care to consider. We therefore evaluated the feasibility of short-term supervised home-based exercise in older people prior to colorectal cancer surgery. This feasibility study was conducted between September 2016 and June 2018. People ≥70 years scheduled for colorectal cancer surgery were recruited and randomized to an intervention group receiving supervised home-based physical exercise at a high level of estimated exertion or a standard care group following the standard preoperative path. The exercise (respiratory, strength, and aerobic) consisted of 2–3 supervised sessions a week in the participants’ homes, for at least 2–3 weeks or until surgery, and a self-administered exercise program in between. The primary outcome was process feasibility, including aspects specifically related to recruitment rate, compliance to the intervention, and acceptability. The secondary outcome was scientific feasibility including treatment safety, description of dose level and response, and estimation of treatment results. Twenty-three participants were included (recruitment rate 35%). A median of 6 supervised sessions was conducted over a 17-day exercise period. Compliance with the supervised sessions was 97%, and participants found the intervention acceptable. Concerning the self-administered exercise, a median of 19 inspiratory muscle training, 6 functional strength, and 8.5 aerobic sessions were reported. Challenges reported by program instructors were time constraints and difficulties in achieving high exercise intensities on the Borg CR-10 scale. A statistically significant between-group difference was only found in inspiratory muscle strength, favoring the intervention group (p<0.01). A short-term preoperative supervised home-based physical exercise intervention can be conducted, with respect to compliance and acceptability, in older people with similar physical status as in this study prior to colorectal cancer surgery. However, modifications are warranted with respect to improving recruitment rates and achieving planned intensity levels prior to conducting a definitive trial.
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Short-term postoperative physical decline and patient-reported recovery in people aged 70 or older undergoing abdominal cancer resection– A prospective cohort study. J Geriatr Oncol 2019; 10:610-617. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2019.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2018] [Revised: 11/23/2018] [Accepted: 01/07/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Preoperative geriatric assessment and follow-up of patients older than 75 years undergoing elective surgery for suspected colorectal cancer. J Geriatr Oncol 2019; 10:709-715. [PMID: 30745117 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2019.01.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2018] [Revised: 12/28/2018] [Accepted: 01/28/2019] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVES We investigated the predictive value of specific tools used in a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) with regard to postoperative outcome in patients 75 years and older undergoing elective colorectal cancer (CRC) surgery. Furthermore, recovery was followed over the first postoperative year using the same assessment tools. MATERIAL AND METHODS Baseline clinical and CGA variables including functional and nutritional status, pressure sore risk, fall risk, cognition, depression, polypharmacy, comorbidity, and health-related quality-of-life (HRQoL) were prospectively recorded. Outcome variables were postoperative complications and length of stay (LOS). Patients were likewise followed up at one, three and twelve months postoperatively. RESULTS Forty-nine patients underwent surgery (median age 81 years). Forty-three per cent had ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) class 2 47% had ASA class 3. Postoperative complications occurred in 32.7%. Median LOS was eight days. In univariate analyses, none of the parameters tested predicted postoperative complication or LOS. During follow-up, all patients recovered to baseline values apart from HRQoL which was still reduced at three and twelve months (p = .017). Nutritional status had improved twelve months after surgery (p = .011). CONCLUSIONS No association could be found in this study between the results of a comprehensive geriatric assessment and prolonged length of stay or postoperative complication rate after elective surgery for colorectal cancer. Patients recovered well during the first year after surgery. Quality of life, however, was still lower than prior to surgery.
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