Clinical significance of perioperative probiotic intervention on recovery following intestinal surgery

Abstract

Restoring the balance of gut microbiota has emerged as a critical strategy in treating intestinal disorders, with probiotics playing a pivotal role in maintaining bacterial equilibrium. Surgical preparations, trauma, and digestive tract reconstruction associated with intestinal surgeries often disrupt the intestinal flora, prompting interest in the potential role of probiotics in postoperative recovery. Lan et al conducted a prospective randomized study on 60 patients with acute appendicitis, revealing that postoperative administration of Bacillus licheniformis capsules facilitated early resolution of inflammation and restoration of gastrointestinal motility, offering a novel therapeutic avenue for accelerated postoperative recovery. This editorial delves into the effects of perioperative probiotic supplementation on physical and intestinal recovery following surgery. Within the framework of enhanced recovery after surgery, the exploration of new probiotic supplementation strategies to mitigate surgical complications and reshape gut microbiota is particularly intriguing.

Keywords: Enhanced recovery after surgery; Gut microbiota; Inflammation; Intestinal mucosal barrier; Probiotic; Surgery.