POSTOPERATIVE RECOVERY

This study tested whether a 12-week exercise program done at home via video calls could help liver transplant patients regain muscle strength, improve exercise ability, and feel less tired. 140 adults who had a liver transplant took part, with half doing the video-supervised exer…

This study looked at whether lowering the use of anticholinergic drugs—common in older adults and linked to confusion and frailty—before and after heart surgery can help patients recover better. Researchers studied 120 adults having elective coronary artery bypass surgery. They m…

This study looked at whether a structured swimming program can help people recover better after spinal fusion surgery. 124 adults who had the surgery were split into two groups: one did swimming exercises three times a week for 12 weeks, and the other did standard rehab. The rese…

This study tested whether a short, fast-paced educational method called Pecha Kucha could improve recovery quality after cataract surgery. 61 adults were split into two groups: one received the special lesson before surgery, the other got standard care. Results suggest that this …

This study looked at whether a 15-minute virtual reality mindfulness session could help patients feel less anxious and stressed after heart surgery. 34 adults who had just left the intensive care unit took part. Half received the VR session plus standard care, and the other half …

This study tested three different ways to manage pain after a cesarean section (C-section) to see which helps mothers recover best. 120 women who had planned C-sections were randomly assigned to one of three pain relief methods. The researchers measured recovery using a simple qu…

This study tested whether a nerve block (interscalene brachial plexus block) given before shoulder surgery could reduce wound symptoms and pain compared to standard anesthesia. 34 adults having rotator cuff repair took part. Researchers measured wound symptoms, pain, and recovery…

This study looked at whether adding a low dose of esketamine to the usual sedative propofol helps people recover and leave the hospital sooner after a bronchoscopy (a scope procedure to examine the lungs). The trial involved 246 adults scheduled for outpatient bronchoscopy. Resea…

This study looked at whether starting a personalized exercise program before breast cancer surgery helps women recover better. Thirty female survivors followed the program for 12 months. The goal was to improve shoulder motion, reduce pain, and enhance daily function and quality …

This study looked at whether giving a carbohydrate-rich drink before surgery is safe and helpful for people with type 2 diabetes. Traditionally, patients fast before surgery, which can stress the body and slow recovery. The trial included 120 adults having abdominal surgery, spli…

This study looked at 1,000 adults aged 70 and older who had planned minimally invasive surgery. Researchers wanted to see what affects how long they stay in the hospital and how many days they spend alive and at home in the first month after surgery. By reviewing medical records,…

This study looked at 98 women having IVF egg retrieval under anesthesia to see if their naturally high estrogen levels affected how well they recovered. Researchers measured recovery quality, pain, nausea, and discharge time. The goal was to understand if estrogen plays a role in…

This study followed 204 adults who had chest surgery to see how their pain in the weeks after surgery affected their recovery. Researchers tracked pain levels and nerve-related pain to find links with how well patients healed. The goal was to identify risk factors for incomplete …

This study looked at 120 women having minor gynecologic surgery to see how different sedation drugs affect thinking skills right after the procedure. Patients received one of three drug combinations, and their mental function was tested before and after surgery. The goal was to f…