Turning Down Ileus: Does Intraoperative Warm Humidified CO2 Improve Return of Bowel Function After Open Colorectal Surgery?

Kumail Jaffry, Binura Lekamalage, Asiri Arachchi, Department of Surgery, Monash University, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Monash Health, Department of General Surgery, Tauranga Hospital, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Surgical Innovation

Published online on May 22, 2026

Abstract

Surgical Innovation, Ahead of Print.
BackgroundPostoperative ileus (POI) remains one of the most common and costly complications following open colorectal surgery, prolonging hospital stay and delaying recovery despite the widespread adoption of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) ...