Gas after abdominal surgery: how it affects recovery
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This study looks at how having gas after abdominal surgery might affect your recovery. It aims to understand if passing gas sooner could help you feel better faster and leave the hospital sooner.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled for abdominal surgery (open or laparoscopic).
- Your hospital stay is expected to be at least 2 days.
- You do not need a stoma (a bag) for waste after surgery.
- Your surgery is planned, not an emergency.
- You can read and write and understand French.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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