Time to return of bowel function following perioperative probiotics in colorectal cancer surgery (PICCS-1): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Postoperative ileus occurs in up to 30% of patients following major oncologic surgery for colorectal cancer, leading to significant morbidity, patient distress, as well as increased utilization of healthcare resources. Various modalities to reduce postoperative ileus rates have b...

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Main Authors: Dedrick Kok Hong Chan, Bei En Siew, Jerrald Lau, Jasmin Koh, Megan Xin-Hui Lee, Chermaine Ang, Ning Qi Pang, Ker-Kan Tan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-02-01
Series:Trials
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-025-08773-2
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