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The review followed PRISMA 2020 and SwiM guidelines and was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42024591662).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Study selection<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Eligible studies included randomized controlled trials (RCTs), quasi-experimental designs, and observational studies examining the associations between postoperative PA and recovery-related outcomes in PLWBOC.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Data extraction and Synthesis<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Two reviewers independently extracted data on PA characteristics, outcomes, and study quality using a standardized form. Risk of bias was assessed using the Revised Cochrane Risk of Bias tool for randomized trials (RoB 2) for RCTs and Risk Of Bias In Non-randomized Studies of Interventions (ROBINS-I) for non-randomized studies, visualized with Risk-Of-Bias VISualization tool (ROBVIS). Twenty-four studies met the inclusion criteria, which encompassed RCTs, pilot trials, and cohort studies.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Main Outcomes and Measures<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Primary outcomes include physical function, fatigue, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and treatment-related morbidity.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Physical activity consisted of resistance training, aerobic exercise, and multimodal programs combining PA with education or behavioral support. PA was associated with improved functional performance, reduced fatigue, and moderate HRQoL gains. Resistance training increased lean body mass and strength. Early-phase and 12- to 24-week programs showed prominent effects. Supervised, individualized programs yielded higher adherence rates and better functional outcomes. Nonetheless, heterogeneity in protocols, outcome measures, and study quality limited comparability and precluded meta-analysis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions and Relevance<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Physical activity\u2014supervised, multimodal, and early-initiated\u2014offers promising benefits for PLWBOC. 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