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Prehabilitation Boosts Recovery Post-Cystectomy, Study Reveals

10/31/2025

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A systematic review in JCO Oncology Practice, led by Catherine Paterson of Flinders University, finds prehabilitation may improve recovery after radical cystectomy.
The review shows prehabilitation is linked to better physical function and outcomes, with longer walking distances and quicker return to daily activities.
However, evidence on clinical outcomes such as complications and hospital stay remains inconclusive, while the review notes underutilization and barriers like limited research and resources.

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A systematic review in JCO Oncology Practice, led by Catherine Paterson of Flinders University, finds prehabilitation may improve recovery after radical cystectomy.
The review shows prehabilitation is linked to better physical function and outcomes, with longer walking distances and quicker return to daily activities.
However, evidence on clinical outcomes such as complications and hospital stay remains inconclusive, while the review notes underutilization and barriers like limited research and resources.