Investigation of the immediate pre-operative physical capacity of patients scheduled for elective abdominal surgery using the 6-minute walk test

Effect of prehabilitation on patients with frailty undergoing colorectal cancer surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

“…The 6WMT is primarily used for functional capacity in patients with pulmonary disease, but it can also be used in non-pulmonary conditions. It was useful for measuring the physical capacity of patients undergoing abdominal surgery [ 23 ] and was a valuable predictor of postoperative complications and LOS in patients undergoing major surgery [ 24 ]. Some studies showed improvements in the 6MWT by prehabilitation in the form of exercise in patients who underwent cancer surgery [ 25 ].…”

Lactato sanguíneo, antes e após o teste de caminhada de seis minutos, em portadores de doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica com diferentes graus de obstrução das vias aéreas

“…Apesar de não ser um protocolo voltado para indicação de capacidade máxima de trabalho 7 , o TC6min pode ser considerado uma ótima opção para avaliar o desempenho físico. Isso porque, além de ser o mais utilizado na avaliação e tratamento de pacientes com DPOC, a intensidade nele empregada é similar à de algumas atividades diárias [8][9][10][11][12][13][14] .…”

Effectiveness of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on pulmonary function and functional capacity in chronic smoker's v/s non-smokers patients undergoing open abdominal surgery - A study protocol

“…Abdominal surgeries are performed for the treatment and diagnosis of many diseases [1] . Postoperative pulmonary complication (PPCs) following abdominal surgery are frequent and are responsible for the increased morbidity and mortality as well as length of hospital stay and health related cost of care [2] , [3] .…”