Opioids are widely used in clinical anesthesia. However, side effects include postoperative
nausea and vomiting, shivering, ileus, and urine retention and are specifically discussed …

Postoperative ileus (POI) is a common complication following colon and rectal surgery, with
reported incidence ranging from 10 to 30%. It can lead to increased morbidity, cost, and …

Background Chewing gum as a form of sham feeding is an inexpensive and well-tolerated
means of promoting gastrointestinal motility following major abdominal surgery. Although …

Intestinal macrophages play a key role in the gut immune system and the regulation of
gastrointestinal physiology, including gut motility and secretion. Their ability to keep the gut …

Background The gut microbiota (GM) has been proposed as one of the main determinants of
colorectal surgery complications and theorized as the “missing factor” that could explain still …

Background: The aim of this study was to assess the safety and effectiveness of robotic-
assisted versus laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (TME) in patients with rectal cancer …

Importance Postoperative ileus is common after abdominal surgery, and small clinical
studies have reported that intraoperative administration of dexmedetomidine may be …

Background Postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction (PGD) is one of the most common
complications in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery. Acupuncture has been used …

Post‐operative ileus (POI) is a syndrome of impaired gastrointestinal transit which occurs
following abdominal surgery. There are few effective targeted therapies for ileus, and …

Background Prolonged postoperative ileus (PPOI) represents a frequent complication
following colorectal surgery, affecting approximately 10–15% of these patients. The …