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Program did not cut complications after bowel cancer surgery
Complications occurred in 47.5% of the preparation group versus 45.0% receiving standard care in a randomized trial of adults undergoing colon and rectal cancer surgery.Complications occurred in 47.5% of the preparation group versus 45.0% receiving standard care in a randomized trial of adults undergoing colon and rectal cancer surgery.
Randomized trial · 242 peoplePostoperative complications
Who was studied242 patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery, against standard care (ERAS)
What changedComplications after surgery did not differ: 47.5% with prehabilitation versus 45.0% with standard care
The catchComplications were assessed without blinding, allowing treatment knowledge to influence their recording