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Protein Supplementation in a Prehabilitation Program in Patients Undergoing Surgery for Endometrial Cancer

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  • Josep M. Sole-Sedeno

    (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital del Mar, E-08003 Barcelona, Spain
    Campus del Mar, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, E-08003 Barcelona, Spain)

  • Ester Miralpeix

    (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital del Mar, E-08003 Barcelona, Spain
    Campus del Mar, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, E-08003 Barcelona, Spain)

  • Maria-Dolors Muns

    (Department of Endocrinology, Hospital del Mar, E-08003 Barcelona, Spain)

  • Cristina Rodriguez-Cosmen

    (Department of Anesthesia, Hospital del Mar, E-08003 Barcelona, Spain)

  • Berta Fabrego

    (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital del Mar, E-08003 Barcelona, Spain)

  • Nadwa Kanjou

    (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital del Mar, E-08003 Barcelona, Spain)

  • Francesc-Xavier Medina

    (FoodLab & UNESCO Chair on Food, Culture, and Development, Faculty of Health Sciences, Open University of Catalonia, E-08018 Barcelona, Spain)

  • Gemma Mancebo

    (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital del Mar, E-08003 Barcelona, Spain
    Campus del Mar, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, E-08003 Barcelona, Spain)

Abstract

Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) and prehabilitation programs are multidisciplinary care pathways to reduce stress response and improve perioperative outcomes, which also include nutritional interventions. The aim of this study is to assess the impact of protein supplementation with 20 mg per day before surgery in a prehabilitation program in postoperative serum albumin, prealbumin, and total proteins in endometrial cancer patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery. Methods: A prospective study including patients who underwent laparoscopy for endometrial cancer was conducted. Three groups were identified according to ERAS and prehabilitation implementation (preERAS, ERAS, and Prehab). The primary outcome was levels of serum albumin, prealbumin, and total protein 24–48 h after surgery. Results: A total of 185 patients were included: 57 in the preERAS group, 60 in the ERAS group, and 68 in the Prehab group. There were no basal differences in serum albumin, prealbumin, or total protein between the three groups. After surgery, regardless of the nutritional intervention, the decrease in the values was also similar. Moreover, values in the Prehab group just before surgery were lower than the initial ones, despite the protein supplementation. Conclusions: Supplementation with 20 mg of protein per day does not impact serum protein levels in a prehabilitation program. Supplementations with higher quantities should be studied.

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  • Josep M. Sole-Sedeno & Ester Miralpeix & Maria-Dolors Muns & Cristina Rodriguez-Cosmen & Berta Fabrego & Nadwa Kanjou & Francesc-Xavier Medina & Gemma Mancebo, 2023. "Protein Supplementation in a Prehabilitation Program in Patients Undergoing Surgery for Endometrial Cancer," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(8), pages 1-8, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2023:i:8:p:5502-:d:1122727
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    1. F. Xavier Medina & Francesc Fusté-Forné & Nela Filimon, 2023. "Public Awareness of Food Products, Preferences and Practices: Old Challenges and New Insights," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(9), pages 1-3, May.

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