Effects of perioperative exercise therapy on cardiorespiratory fitness and postoperative complications in patients with colorectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Improving cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) before and after colorectal cancer surgery may improve postoperative outcomes. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effects of perioperative exercise therapy (aerobic, resistance, mind-body, flexibility, or mixed exercise (combined aerobic and resistance)) on CRF, the ventilatory anaerobic threshold (VAT), postoperative complications, and adverse events for patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer undergoing surgery.

Methods

Eligible published randomised controlled trials (RCTs) were identified from an electronic database search (inception-31 May 2020 and updated 16 April 2024). Databases included PubMed, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus, Cochrane Library (CENTRAL), and Web of Science. Pooled standardised mean differenc

SUBMITTER: Hennessy DT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12144058 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature