Study on Safety, Tolerance and Metabolic Effects of a Nutritional Supplement, Given as a Drink Before Gallbladder Surgery

Safety, Tolerance and Metabolic Effects of Using a Preoperative Oral Nutritional Supplement (PreOP Booster) in Gastrointestinal Surgery

The aim of this pilot study is to obtain data on the safety, tolerance and metabolic effects of the oral nutritional supplement (PreOP Booster) given to patients prior to gastrointestinal surgery.

Inclusion Criteria:

• elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Exclusion Criteria:

• bile duct stones
• ileus
• conditions affecting gastric emptying
• severe, organ-specific disorders
• HIV
• inherited metabolic disorders
• known intolerance against or allergy to any component of the investigational feeds