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. 2023 Jan;67(1):71-77.
doi: 10.4103/ija.ija_963_22. Epub 2023 Jan 21.

Newer frontiers in onco-anaesthesia and palliative medicine

Kalpana Balakrishnan  1 , Jyotsna Goswami  2 , Rachel C Koshy  3 , Uma Hariharan  4 , Divya Srivastava  5 , Sweta Salgaonkar  6
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Newer frontiers in onco-anaesthesia and palliative medicine

Kalpana Balakrishnan et al. Indian J Anaesth. 2023 Jan.

Abstract

Despite an increase in knowledge on the biology of cancer and newer therapeutic modalities, the incidence and mortality of cancer continue to rise. Interventions to enhance perioperative outcomes in cancer is a growing research area that targets early recovery and initiation of cancer-specific treatment. Increasing mortality in non-communicable diseases such as cancer mandates an integrated palliative care for these patients to achieve the best possible quality of life. The aim of this review is to discuss in brief the advancements in onco-anaesthesia and palliative medicine that have helped improve oncological outcomes and the quality of life of patients.

Keywords: Anaesthesia; cancer; palliative care; recurrence; rehabilitation.

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Model of prehabilitation. Increasing functional capacity before surgery leads to improved postoperative recovery. Adapted from: Molenaar CJL, Papen-Botterhuis NE, Herrle F, Slooter GD. Prehabilitation, making patients fit for surgery – a new frontier in perioperative care. Innov Surg Sci 2019;4:132–8
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Figure 2
Domains of palliative care
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Figure 3
Multi-disciplinary teams at health and wellness centres. PHC: Primary health centre; DHC: District health centre; PC: Palliative care
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