Pre-surgery fitness training shows promise for bladder cancer patients

Researchers are testing whether preparing patients physically before major bladder cancer surgery improves outcomes and speeds recovery. The trial could reshape surgical protocols and reduce post-operative complications, affecting hospital costs and patient quality of life across oncology centers.

Originaltitel: EffectiveNess of a multimodal preHAbilitation program in patieNts with bladder canCEr undergoing radical cystectomy: protocol of the ENHANCE multicentre randomised controlled trial