Abstract:was significant superior at 4 months of 20.1 watt/kg (p¼0.01) and maintained until twelve months PO. Handgrip strength was significant higher in nS at surgery compared to nI of 40.6 Newton (N) (p¼0.003), at discharge 19.8 N (p¼0.04) and five weeks PO of 26 N (p¼0.05), but no difference at four and twelve months PO. No difference was found in mean intake of energy or protein PRE and PO including oral supplements and intravenously intake.CONCLUSIONS: Prehabilitation in RC can significantly improve physical statu… Show more
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