Carolina González Abós General Surgery Resident Low anterior resection is one of the most widespread approaches to treat rectal cancer. Sphincter-sparing procedures are currently feasible in up to 80 percent of patients requiring surgery for rectal cancer. Between 25 and 80 % of patients who undergo this kind of procedure develop one or more symptoms […]
Carolina González F. Borja De Lacy Major abdominal surgery is associated with a high rate of postoperative complications. Postoperative reduction of functional capacity is observed in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery, even in the absence of complications. Prehabilitation in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery has been demonstrated to be an effective preventive intervention to reduce […]
