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  • Postoperative ileus (POI) is a frequent complication after surgery, characterized by prolonged gastrointestinal motility impairment.
  • POI contributes to increased patient morbidity, extended hospital stays, and elevated healthcare costs.
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  • To discuss current and emerging preventive and therapeutic strategies for POI.

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  • This review synthesizes current literature on postoperative ileus.
  • It examines patient characteristics and perioperative factors influencing POI risk.
  • Evidence for preventive measures and adjuvant therapies is evaluated.

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  • Risk stratification using patient and perioperative factors can identify high-risk individuals.
  • Multimodal preventive strategies include minimally invasive surgery, optimized fluid management, early ambulation, and opioid-sparing analgesia.
  • Adjuvant therapies like alvimopan, caffeine, and chewing gum show efficacy in modulating POI's neurogenic and inflammatory pathways.

Conclusions:

  • Minimally invasive surgery, comprehensive perioperative care, and adjuvant therapies are promising for POI prevention.
  • Current management primarily involves supportive care, highlighting the need for targeted treatments.
  • Further research into the neurogenic and inflammatory mechanisms of POI is essential for developing novel therapies.