Abstract
In the few days following major surgical procedures, there are three main physiologic processes which are amenable to surgical management: restoration of fluid and electrolyte homeostasis, management of pain, and attention to gastrointestinal function. New information regarding optimizing the management of these processes is presented, which may accelerate recovery and give improved comfort following abdominal surgery. The type of incision used seems not to be a major factor in such recovery.
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Billingham, R.P. (2005). Postoperative Pathophysiology and Choice of Incision. In: Büchler, M.W., Weitz, J., Ulrich, B., Heald, R.J. (eds) Rectal Cancer Treatment. Recent Results in Cancer Research, vol 165. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-27449-9_1
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