Table 2 Conventional postoperative care (CC)

1. Maintenance of the nasogastric catheter until effective peristalsis or reduction of flow

2. Restricted liquid diet initiated only after elimination of gas and/or presence of bruit

3. Daily gradual progression of oral diet

4. Removal of drains after 4 days, if there were no signs of complications

5. Removal of the urinary catheter within 48 h postoperatively

6. Maintenance of serum therapy until adequate acceptance of a soft diet

7. Mobilization, according to the patient’s request