Clin Nutr Res.  2018 Oct;7(4):297-302. 10.7762/cnr.2018.7.4.297.

Diet Modification Based on the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Program (ERAS) in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Colorectal Resection

• Kim JY
• Wie GA
• Cho YA
• Kim SY
• Sohn DK
• Kim SK
• Jun MD

• KMID: 2424305
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7762/cnr.2018.7.4.297

Abstract

The enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) program aims to maximize the recovery of patients by minimizing pre- and postoperative complications and stress. The program recommends providing preoperative carbohydrate (CHO) supplements and starting an early postoperative diet to reduce the fasting duration. Based on these recommendations, we implemented preoperative CHO supplementation and initiated an early postoperative diet in patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal resection. We observed 3 patients as follows: a non-ERAS case, preoperative ERAS case, and pre- and postoperative ERAS case. The preoperative well-being and compliance of patients improved after implementation of the ERAS program. Moreover, the length of hospital stay was reduced. Therefore, we consider that the ERAS program may be helpful for the recovery of patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal resection.

Keyword

Carbohydrate loading diet; Early postoperative diet; Colorectal surgery; ERAS

MeSH Terms

Colorectal Surgery
Compliance
Diet*
Fasting
Food Habits*
Humans
Length of Stay
Postoperative Complications

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