This consensus statement presents a comprehensive and evidence-based set of guidelines
for the care of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in both adult and pediatric …

Enhanced postoperative recovery programmes (ERAS) were developed about 20 years ago
based on improved understanding of the pathophysiology of postoperative recovery within …

Postoperative ileus (POI) and postoperative gastrointestinal tract dysfunction (POGD) are
well-known complications affecting patients undergoing intestinal surgery. GI symptoms …

Postoperative nausea and vomiting is one of the most frequent adverse events after surgery
and anesthesia. It is distressing for the patient and can lead to other postoperative …

Enteric glial cells (EGC) modulate motility, maintain gut homeostasis, and contribute to
neuroinflammation in intestinal diseases and motility disorders. Damage induces a reactive …

The concept of Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) emerged at the turn of the
millennium and quickly gained footing worldwide leading to the establishment of institutional …

Background As enhanced recovery programs (ERPs) have continued to evolve, the length of
hospitalization (LOS) following elective minimally invasive colorectal surgery has continued …

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

Background Postoperative ileus after colorectal surgery is a frequent problem that
significantly delays recovery, increases perioperative costs, and negatively impacts on daily …

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