Perspectives

J Visc Surg. 2015 Aug:152 Suppl 1:S21-2. doi: 10.1016/S1878-7886(15)30007-2.

Abstract

Nutrition is part of the treatment plan. Nutritional support as well as immunonutrition have been shown to decrease the rate of postoperative complications. Many issues remain to be investigated to better understand underlying mechanisms and to offer patients a personalized approach.

Keywords: Cancer; Guidelines; Nutrition; Perspectives; Surgery.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Digestive System Surgical Procedures*
  • Gastrointestinal Neoplasms / complications
  • Gastrointestinal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Nutritional Status*
  • Nutritional Support / methods*
  • Postoperative Complications / prevention & control*
  • Preoperative Care / methods*