Total parenteral nutrition versus early enteral nutrition after cystectomy: a meta-analysis of postoperative outcomes

ConclusionEEN was found to have a significant effect on reducing infectious complications and costs compared with TPN treatment after cystectomy. Remarkably, EEN had no significant impact on mortality incidence, postoperative ileus, length of hospital stay, or the time to resumption of full diet.
Source: International Urology and Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research