Impact of STIMUlant and osmotic LAXatives (STIMULAX trial) on gastrointestinal recovery after colorectal surgery: randomized clinical trial

CONCLUSION: Routine postoperative use of multimodal laxatives after elective colorectal surgery results in earlier recovery of gastrointestinal function and reduces the incidence of prolonged POI. Registration number: ACTRN12618001261202 (www.anzctr.org.au).PMID:34136900 | DOI:10.1093/bjs/znab140

Source: The British Journal of Surgery - June 17, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: N N Dudi-Venkata H M Kroon S Bedrikovetski M Lewis M J Lawrence R A Hunter J W Moore M L Thomas T Sammour Source Type: research