Accelerated Recovery After Renal Cell Carcinoma and Partial Nephrectomy With Lifestyle Modifications. Issue 6 (November 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Moore, Scott
• Is Part Of: American journal of lifestyle medicine. Volume 15:Issue 6(2021)
• Page Start: 605
• Page End: 611
• Publication Date: 2021-11
• Subjects: activity level -- cancer -- clear cell renal cell carcinoma -- partial nephrectomy -- postoperative care -- whole-food plant-based diet; Medicine, Preventive -- Periodicals; Lifestyles -- Health aspects -- Periodicals; Health behavior -- Periodicals; 614.44
• DOI: 10.1177/15598276211015138
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1559-8276

Abstract

Objective and subjective recovery times following a partial nephrectomy may exceed 1 year if patients adhere to the current Western lifestyle. This case demonstrates the rapid recovery of a 59-year-old female who underwent a robotic partial nephrectomy and utilized lifestyle modifications as an adjunct to the treatment of a Stage T1a clear cell renal cell carcinoma. All 6 pillars of lifestyle medicine are incorporated into this patient's recovery plan, which successfully reduced her time to recovery after a partial nephrectomy. This case illustrates how modifications in diet, activity, sleep, stress management, social connectedness, and avoidance of risky substances may shorten recovery time after a partial nephrectomy and may serve as an example that providers can prescribe for patients recovering from other surgeries.