Beyond the scalpel

Beyond the Scalpel: Perioperative Medicine in Focus

De-resuscitation refers to active removal of excess fluid following major surgery once initial resuscitation goals are met. 

The concept of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) represents a fundamental advancement in the perioperative care of surgical patients. 

From a metabolic point of view, the stress of surgery on the human body is comparable to the stress induced by running a marathon. No unfit, malnourished, elderly person would ever agree to participate. With surgery, they do not have a choice. Prehabilitation can help them to prepare.

A brief overview of evidence-based measures for Swiss surgeons

In the last four decades, immunonutrition has gained increasing attention for its potential to mitigate the surgical stress response and enhance host defense mechanisms (1). 

An overview with a focus on preoperative anemia treatment