5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  A supervised prehabilitation program reduced 30-day postoperative complications in frail older patients undergoing radical gastrectomy.

• 2

  Patients receiving prehabilitation had lower rates of minor and medical complications compared to those receiving standard care.

• 3

  The prehabilitation group experienced improved postoperative recovery, including shorter ICU stays and hospital durations.

• 4

  Functional capacity and biomarkers improved in the prehabilitation group, with significant increases in walking distance and reduced inflammation.

• 5

  The prehabilitation intervention included exercise, nutritional support, and psychosocial care, achieving 94% compliance without adverse events.