Health & Medicinearticle2026-08-18

Multimodal prehabilitation versus no prehabilitation to improve functional capacity, reduce postoperative complications and improve quality of life in colorectal cancer surgery

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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: This is a protocol for a Cochrane review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: To evaluate the benefits and harms of a multimodal prehabilitation programme versus no prehabilitation with respect to functional capacity, postoperative outcomes, and health-related quality of life for people with colorectal cancer undergoing elective resection.

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View paper (DOI)OpenAlexCochrane Database of Systematic ReviewsPublished 2026-08-18

Authors: Lisa D Geomini, Loes Janssen, Iris Hoogendoorn, Lieke van Susante, Gerrit D. Slooter, Maryska LG Janssen-Heijnen, Supported by the Cochrane Colorectal Review Group

Institutions: Maastricht University, Radboud University Nijmegen, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastro Clinic, Máxima Medisch Centrum, VieCuri Medisch Centrum