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 tested whether a short, fast-paced video lesson (called Pecha Kucha) given before cataract surgery could improve how well patients recover. 61 adults were split into two groups: one got the video, the other got standard care. Researchers measured recovery quality using…

This study tested whether a structured recovery plan (ERAS) could reduce infections and speed up recovery compared to standard care in 102 adults who had emergency abdominal surgery for a blocked or perforated bowel. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either the ERAS …

This study compared a nerve block (using bupivacaine) to general anesthesia in 34 adults having open rotator cuff repair. The goal was to see if the nerve block led to fewer wound-related symptoms and different levels of immune markers in the blood. Results suggest the nerve bloc…

This study looked at whether a short virtual reality mindfulness session could help patients feel less anxious and stressed after heart surgery. 34 adults who had heart bypass or valve repair took part. One group did a 15-minute VR mindfulness exercise, while the other group rece…

This study looked at whether giving a carbohydrate-rich drink before abdominal surgery is safe and beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes. Traditionally, patients fast before surgery, which can stress the body and slow recovery. The trial involved 120 patients split into thre…

This study looked at whether giving the drug aminophylline early or late during surgery helps children wake up faster after general anesthesia. Sixty children aged 4 to 12 having day surgery took part. They were split into three groups: one got the drug early, one got it late, an…

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 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 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 naturally high estrogen levels in women undergoing IVF affect how well they recover from anesthesia after egg retrieval. Researchers measured recovery quality, pain, nausea, and discharge time in 98 women. The goal was to better understand the role of…

This study looked at 1,000 adults aged 70 and older who had minimally invasive surgery. Researchers wanted to find out what factors help people go home sooner and stay out of the hospital. They used medical records to track hospital stay length and days alive and at home within 3…

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…