Objectives To describe a consensus review of optimal perioperative care in colorectal
surgery and to provide consensus recommendations for each item of an evidence-based …

Background Curative resection is the treatment of choice for gastric cancer, but it is unclear
whether this operation should include an extended (D2) lymph-node dissection, as …

Background Incomplete surgical removal of the circumferential tumour spread is believed to
be the main cause of local recurrence after resection of rectal cancer. This study assessed …

For patients with gastric cancer deemed curable the only treatment option is surgery, but
there is disagreement about whether accompanying lymph-node dissection should be …

PURPOSE: The extent of lymph node dissection appropriate for gastric cancer is still under
debate. We have conducted a randomized trial to compare the results of a limited (D1) and …

Parenteral glutamine dipeptide improves nitrogen balance in postoperative patients on total
parenteral nutrition (TPM). Animal studies show that the structure and function of the gut is …

Aim: N-3 fatty acids, especially eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), may possess anticachectic
properties. This trial compared a protein and energy dense supplement enriched with n-3 …

Objective: To determine the association of sarcopenia with postoperative morbidity and
mortality after colorectal surgery. Background: Functional compromise in elderly colorectal …

Background Single-centre studies have suggested that enhanced recovery can be achieved
with multimodal perioperative care protocols. This international observational study …

Evidence for optimal perioperative care in colorectal surgery is abundant. By avoiding
fasting, intravenous fluid overload, and activation of the neuroendocrine stress response …