Body composition and physical function in postoperative pancreatic cancer: pancreatoduodenectomy versus distal pancreatectomy
The present study suggests that PD is associated with lower postoperative body composition, physical function and activity than DP. Rehabilitation intervention that takes into account postoperative physical function, physical activity and nutritional status is required, especially for the PD group.
Authors
- Ritsuko Tominaga
- Koji Kawamichi
- Hideaki Kurokawa
- Masato Kikuuchi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4994-497X)
- Ami Okazaki
- Shinsuke Sugihara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9460-3982)
- Yoshiteru Akezaki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9613-9781)
- Rie Sasaki
Institutions
- Kochi Rehabilitation Institute (JP)
- Shikoku Cancer Center (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care
- Published
- 2026-01-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/spcare-2025-006029
- Primary Topic
- Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00