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Observational Study
. 2023 Apr 11;18(1):136.
doi: 10.1186/s13019-023-02263-9.

Early ambulation and postoperative recovery of patients with lung cancer under thoracoscopic surgery-an observational study

Xiaoyun Ding  1 , Huijun Zhang  1 , Huahua Liu  2
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Observational Study

Early ambulation and postoperative recovery of patients with lung cancer under thoracoscopic surgery-an observational study

Xiaoyun Ding et al. J Cardiothorac Surg. .

Abstract

Background: Enhanced recovery after surgery guidelines in China recommend early ambulation within 24 h after surgery. The aims of this audit were to investigate the early ambulation of patients with lung cancer under thoracoscopic surgery, and to explore the influence of different ambulation time on postoperative rehabilitation of patients.

Methods: Using observational study method, observe and record of 226 cases under the thoracoscope surgery early ambulation of patients with lung cancer. Data collected included postoperative bowel movements, chest tube extubation time, length of hospital stay, postoperative pain and the incidence of postoperative complications.

Results: The time of first ambulation was (34.18 ± 17.18) h, the duration was (8.26 ± 4.62) min, and the distance was (54.94 ± 46.06) m. The time of first postoperative defecation, the time of chest tube extubation and the length of hospital stay were significantly shortened in patients who ambulate within 24 h, and the pain score on the third day after surgery was decreased, and the incidence of postoperative complications was reduced, with statistical significance (P < 0.05).

Conclusion: Early ambulation within 24 h after thoracoscopic surgery for lung cancer patients can promote the recovery of intestinal function, early removal of chest tube, shorten the length of hospital stay, relieve pain, reduce the incidence of complications, and facilitate the rapid recovery of patients.

Keywords: Early ambulation; Lung cancer; Postoperative recovery; Thoracoscopic surgery.

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