Abstract: ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of rehabilitation nursing in the peri-operative period of the first-stage combined anterior-posterior approach surgery in the sacral tumor resection.Methods15 patients with sacral tumor received psychological intervention, gastrointestinal preparation, exercises of perineum sphincter contraction and relaxation training before the operation. Changes of patients' vital signs and nerve function were observed after the operation, and rehabilitation training and instruction were performed.ResultsAll cases were followed up for 2～37 months. Except one case died of tumor transfered to lung, all of other cases had a satisfactory curative effect in the near future, and their local symptom released and the functions of urination and defecation were kept well.ConclusionRehabilitation nursing in the peri-operative period plays an important role in surgical treatment of sacral tumor. It affects the rehabilitation and function restitution obviously and can reduce the occurrence of complication effectively.

Key words: sacral tumor, surgical treatment, peri-operative period, rehabilitation nursing