What this Trial Is About

Researchers are investigating whether a one-month program of general health optimization, called prehabilitation, can help people aged 65 or older recover faster after surgery for kidney tumors. This study focuses on patients with stage I renal cell cancer undergoing partial or full kidney removal, comparing prehabilitation to standard care. The goal is to see if prehabilitation improves the quality of recovery and helps maintain physical abilities after surgery. Prehabilitation includes a detailed health assessment guided by a geriatric specialist that covers cognitive function, depression screening, physical and nutritional evaluation, medical history, and medication review. Participants also receive a personalized four-week home exercise program suited to their abilities and support to stop smoking if needed. The study compares this approach to the usual care received before surgery. Participants will be monitored from enrollment through outpatient follow-up 21 days after surgery. Researchers will assess changes in recovery quality and physical function. The study involves evaluations of health status, physical activity, and satisfaction with recovery. The entire process includes assessments before surgery, the prehabilitation period, surgery, and follow-up to measure outcomes and safety.

Prehabilitation Prior to Surgery for Kidney Tumors