Annals of surgical oncology
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Reduction of postoperative complication rate with the use of early oral feeding in gynecologic oncologic patients undergoing a major surgery: a randomized controlled trial.
A randomized controlled trial was performed to assess the outcome of early oral postoperative feeding (EOF) compared with traditional oral feeding (TOF) in gynecologic oncology patients undergoing a complex laparotomy, including upper abdominal surgery. ⋯ On the basis of these findings, the policy of EOF should be used after a complex gynecologic oncologic laparotomy.