Postoperative care of the gynecology patient

This chapter has dealt with some of the general issues that impact upon postoperative care. Within the context of this volume, a detailed analysis of each subject is not feasible. Some subjects were deliberately deferred to other contributors. My intent was to review some basic physiology and patho-physiology to emphasize the complex physical and metabolic alterations produced by abdominal pelvic surgery and to emphasize my personal belief that an uncomplicated postoperative recuperation begins with appropriate presurgical care.