#Complications

A major new study has found that engaging in tailored exercise programs before surgery can reduce the risk of complications by up to 50%, offering hope for improved recovery and shorter hospital stays for patients in Thailand and around the world. This promising discovery—supported by several recent international studies—suggests that pre-surgery preparation through fitness routines and dietary improvements, known as “prehabilitation,” could become a standard part of surgical care.

The findings, reported across global outlets such as MSN, NPR, and the academic journal The BMJ, come at a crucial time. Surgery remains a leading cause of hospitalization in Thailand, with recovery often complicated by infections, slow wound healing, or organ dysfunction, especially among elderly or chronically ill patients. These new studies shine a light on how taking proactive steps before an operation may significantly lower these risks, marking a shift in both patient and clinical expectations.

A major international study finds that tailored pre-surgery exercise programs can reduce postoperative complications by as much as 50%. For Thai patients and others worldwide, this points to a practical path to safer surgeries, quicker recoveries, and shorter hospital stays. The trend, known as prehabilitation, is gaining momentum as a standard part of surgical preparation.

The research, highlighted across global outlets and in a leading medical journal, arrives at a timely moment. In Thailand, surgery remains a common hospital pathway, with recovery risks including infections, slow wound healing, and organ stress—especially among older adults and people with chronic illnesses. The new evidence suggests that preparing the body before an operation can significantly lessen these risks, shifting expectations for patients and clinicians alike.