Jan Ekelund
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Jan Ekelund is a clinical researcher whose work sits at the intersection of urological oncology and perioperative rehabilitation. Her primary research focus is on how preoperative physical activity and lifestyle factors influence recovery outcomes following radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer. In her most cited study, part of the large, prospective LAPPRO trial, Ekelund demonstrated that men who were physically active before surgery took significantly less sick leave afterward, providing early, compelling evidence that preoperative fitness can directly reduce postoperative morbidity and accelerate return to normal function. This work, which has garnered nearly 20 citations, helped shift the conversation from purely surgical technique to a more holistic, prehabilitation-based approach in urologic cancer care. Ekelund’s contributions are notable for bridging the gap between exercise physiology and clinical surgery, advocating for simple, scalable interventions that improve patient-reported outcomes. Her research continues to inform guidelines on preoperative counseling, emphasizing that what patients do before an operation can be just as critical as the procedure itself.
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