title: Postoperative pathophysiology and choice of incision.
abstract: In the few days following major surgical procedures, there are three main physiologic processes which are amenable to surgical management: restoration of fluid and electrolyte homeostasis, management of pain, and attention to gastrointestinal function. New information regarding optimizing the management of these processes is presented, which may accelerate recovery and give improved comfort following abdominal surgery. The type of incision used seems not to be a major factor in such recovery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle WA, USA. rbham@u.washington.edu
authors.forename: Richard P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Billingham
mesh_terms: D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D045823:Ileus / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D011184:Postoperative Period; D014882:Water-Electrolyte Balance / Q000502:physiology