Impact of Exercise Therapy in ERAS Prehabilitation for Major Surgery: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: (1) This systematic review evaluates the role of structured exercise within the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol, a multidisciplinary approach designed to reduce surgical stress and enhance recovery. Prehabilitation, primarily through controlled physical activity, is a fundamental component of ERAS, preparing patients, both physically and mentally, for major surgery. (2) A systematic search following PRISMA guidelines was conducted using PubMed, ScienceDirect, Cochrane Library, Web of Science and Wiley databases to identify relevant studies published up to January 2025. Inclusion criteria encompassed randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, and meta-analyses reporting postoperative complications, length of hospital stay (LOS), and overall recovery. (3) A total of 64 stu

SUBMITTER: Valenzano AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12473367 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature