Nutritional prehabilitation in pre-surgical patients with colon cancer at the Joan XXIII Hospital

Identifier:  TFM:2506

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/TFM2506

Authors:  Gómez López, Mariana

Abstract:
Colorectal cancer is common, and malnutrition worsens surgical outcomes. In a retrospective study of 38 patients at Joan XXIII Hospital (July 2023–June 2024), 68% presented with malnutrition according to GLIM criteria. Oral nutritional supplementation was prescribed only in cases of malnutrition (50%). No significant association was found with complications, readmissions, or length of stay, although severe malnutrition reduced the rate of discharge to home. Early detection and personalized nutritional guidance—including oral nutritional supplementation—can optimize postoperative recovery and mitigate the negative impact of malnutrition in these patients.