Background This is the fourth updated Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS®) Society
guideline presenting a consensus for optimal perioperative care in colorectal surgery and …

Background There is a lack of an internationally accepted standardised clinical definition for
postoperative ileus (POI). This has made it difficult to estimate incidence and identify risk …

Radical cystectomy with pelvic lymph node dissection remains the standard treatment for
patients with muscle invasive bladder cancer. Despite improvements in surgical technique …

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Background Ileus commonly occurs after abdominal surgery, and is associated with
complications and increased length of hospital stay (LOHS). Onset of ileus is considered to …

Background Postoperative ileus (POI) is characterized by delayed gastrointestinal recovery
following surgery. Current knowledge of pathophysiology, clinical interventions and …

Almost all patients develop postoperative ileus (POI) after abdominal surgery. POI
represents the single largest factor influencing length of stay (LOS) after bowel resection …

BACKGROUND: An important cause of delayed recovery from intestinal surgery is
postoperative ileus. Gum chewing is a form of sham feeding, which could encourage …

Background Postoperative ileus has long been considered an inevitable consequence of
gastrointestinal surgery. It prolongs hospital stay, increases morbidity, and adds to treatment …

Abstract Background and Aim Chewing gum proposal has been used in surgery to reduce
postoperative ileus for more than 10 years; however, the efficacy remains imprecise. The …