Impact of Perioperative Physical Activity on Postoperative Pulmonary Complications and Quality of Life Among Esophageal Cancer Patients

Impact of Perioperative Physical Activity on Postoperative Pulmonary Complications and Quality of Life Among Esophageal Cancer Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study

This prospective cohort study examines the impact of perioperative physical activity on postoperative pulmonary complications among esophageal cancer patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients who are diagnosed with esophageal cancer and scheduled to receive curative esophagectomy
• Patients who are able to read and understand the questionnaire
• Patients who are able to communicate with research personnel
• Patients who recognize the purpose of this study and provide written informed consent
• Patients without treatment for psychiatric disease

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who have difficulty for walking
• Patients with history of other cancer in the last 3 years
• Patients with neoadjuvant chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy
• Patients with recurrent esophageal cancer
• Patients with multiple cancer
• Foreigner or overseas patients who were not able to regularly participate this study