The 2022 Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocol for Liver Surgery - Edusurg Clinics

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Most surgeons use some kind of bowl preparation in liver surgery as a loaded/ distended transverse colon may interfere in both lap as well as open surgery. Drain better avoided but may be used in case of biliary reconstruction.

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Bowel prep is not recommended as a part of guidelines for liver surgery. But can be an individual preference. As they say, select a team with good outcomes and volumes and rest, the team can best decide on a case to case basis.