# Oral fluids

Oral fluids

There is no significant ileus after minimal access surgery , except in abdominal resectional procedures, such as colectomy or small bowel resection. Patients may resume oral fluids as soon as they are conscious; they usually do so 4–6 hours after the end of  the operation. Oral fluids

There is no significant ileus after minimal access surgery , except in abdominal resectional procedures, such as colectomy or small bowel resection. Patients may resume oral fluids as soon as they are conscious; they usually do so 4–6 hours after the end of  the operation. Oral fluids

There is no significant ileus after minimal access surgery , except in abdominal resectional procedures, such as colectomy or small bowel resection. Patients may resume oral fluids as soon as they are conscious; they usually do so 4–6 hours after the end of  the operation.