J.Jpn. Surg. Soc.
ISSN 1880-1129

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J.Jpn. Surg. Soc.. 111(1): 18-22, 2010

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CURRENT PRACTICES OF PERIOPERATIVE NUTRITIONAL THERAPY IN COLORECTAL SURGERY

1) Department of Surgery, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
2) Department of Endoscopic Surgery, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan

Hiroki Ohge1), Masazumi Okajima2), Takao Hinoi2), Satoshi Ikeda2), Taijiro Sueda1)

Earlier oral intake after colorectal surgery can be achieved effectively with laparoscopic procedures. "Fast track" or "enhanced recovery after surgery" programs have attempted to reduce the physiologic stress of surgery. Perioperative care in such programs includes drinking a carbohydrate-rich beverage 2 hours before surgery and oral liquid intake on the day of surgery. Early restoration of gastrointestinal function can reduce postoperative complications and the length of hospital stays.

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