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Area of Science:

  • Surgical outcomes
  • Gastroenterology
  • Postoperative care

Background:

  • Feeding patients before return of bowel function (ROBF) after ventral hernia repair (VHR) can cause complications like distention and emesis.
  • Many patients experience spontaneous diuresis post-surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if post-surgical auto-diuresis can serve as an indicator for the return of bowel function (ROBF).

Main Methods:

  • 395 patients undergoing open, laparoscopic, or mixed VHR were analyzed.
  • Correlation between fluid status and ROBF or discharge was assessed.
  • Outcome measures included ROBF within 24 hours and discharge within 24 or 48 hours.

Main Results:

  • The first urine output shift of ≥700 mL predicted ROBF and discharge within 24 hours (P=0.03, P=0.04).
  • A first shift output of ≥500 mL predicted discharge within 48 hours (P=0.02).
  • Average patient stay was 3.59 days, with average ROBF on day 2.99.

Conclusions:

  • Post-surgical auto-diuresis is linked to ROBF and patient discharge.
  • Accurate fluid monitoring can predict bowel function, enabling earlier diet initiation and discharge.