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Time from colorectal cancer diagnosis to laparoscopic curative surgery-is there a safe window for prehabilitation?

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Abstract
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There is a growing interest in the adoption of formal prehabilitation programmes prior to elective surgery but regulatory targets mandate prompt treatment following cancer diagnosis. We aimed to investigate if time from diagnosis to surgery is linked to short- and long-term outcomes.

Year of Publication
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2018
Journal
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International journal of colorectal disease
Volume
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33
Issue
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7
Number of Pages
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979-983
ISSN Number
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0179-1958
URL
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https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00384-018-3016-8
DOI
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10.1007/s00384-018-3016-8
Short Title
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Int J Colorectal Dis
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