This narrative review presents a biological rationale and evidence to describe how the
preoperative condition of the patient contributes to postoperative morbidity. Any preoperative …

Despite advances in surgical care over recent decades, major surgery still carries a
significant burden of morbidity. Perioperative research and improvement strategies have …

Background This study aimed to explain the fear of surgery in surgical patients, the affecting
factors, and their relationship. Methods This study was conducted as a descriptive and cross …

Abstract Purpose of Review Patients with cancer who have high levels of psychological
distress have poor treatment compliance and worse outcomes. This “review of reviews” …

Purpose To evaluate the role of prehabilitation interventions in adult patients before elective
major surgery. Recent findings Exercise training before elective adult major surgery is …

Abstract Purpose of Review To review the current state of preoperative psychological
preparation to improve outcomes after cardiac surgery. Recent Findings Preoperative …

Malnutrition plays a crucial role as a risk factor in patients undergoing major abdominal
surgery. To mitigate the risk of complications, nutritional prehabilitation has been …

An ageing population and rising healthcare costs are challenging cost‐efficient hospital
systems wanting to adapt, employing novel organisational structures designed to merge …