Poor nutrition is associated with an increase in postoperative complications and adverse outcomes for patients undergoing urgent or elective surgery. There has been a growing body of literature investigating various aspects of surgical nutrition during a perioperative period. We are learning that good surgical outcomes not only come from intraoperative surgical techniques or modern advancements, but from comprehensive planning that includes nutrition therapy that best prepares the patient for surgery, as well as aiding in recovery after surgery. This is true for children as much as adults but the literature for the former is much less expansive.
This Research Topic aims to look at the current body of evidence linking nutrition with outcomes in patient undergoing surgery, covering emerging and promising research trends within the field of perioperative nutrition.
We warmly welcome our colleagues to submit their original contributions to this collection in order to provide significant updates that are appealing to readers. Original research projects, systematic-reviews, meta-analysis and review of recent literature are welcome.
Areas to be covered may include health services research, clinical trials, epidemiologic studies, medical or patient education, literature review, and basic sciences including but not limited to the following topics:
• Pre-operative low-energy diet
• Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)
• Optimal route of nutrition after surgery or specific surgical complications
• Safety and efficacy of macro/micronutrients during a perioperative period
• Novel dietary intervention programs
Poor nutrition is associated with an increase in postoperative complications and adverse outcomes for patients undergoing urgent or elective surgery. There has been a growing body of literature investigating various aspects of surgical nutrition during a perioperative period. We are learning that good surgical outcomes not only come from intraoperative surgical techniques or modern advancements, but from comprehensive planning that includes nutrition therapy that best prepares the patient for surgery, as well as aiding in recovery after surgery. This is true for children as much as adults but the literature for the former is much less expansive.
This Research Topic aims to look at the current body of evidence linking nutrition with outcomes in patient undergoing surgery, covering emerging and promising research trends within the field of perioperative nutrition.
We warmly welcome our colleagues to submit their original contributions to this collection in order to provide significant updates that are appealing to readers. Original research projects, systematic-reviews, meta-analysis and review of recent literature are welcome.
Areas to be covered may include health services research, clinical trials, epidemiologic studies, medical or patient education, literature review, and basic sciences including but not limited to the following topics:
• Pre-operative low-energy diet
• Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)
• Optimal route of nutrition after surgery or specific surgical complications
• Safety and efficacy of macro/micronutrients during a perioperative period
• Novel dietary intervention programs
