Short-Term Preoperative Calorie and Protein Restriction Is Feasible in Healthy Kidney Donors and Morbidly Obese Patients Scheduled for Surgery

Introduction. Surgery-induced oxidative stress increases the risk of perioperative complications and delay in postoperative recovery. In mice, short-term preoperative dietary and protein restriction protect against oxidative stress. We investigated the feasibility of a calorie- and protein-restricte...

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Main Authors: Franny Jongbloed, Ron W. F. de Bruin, René A. Klaassen, Piet Beekhof, Harry van Steeg, Frank J. M. F. Dor, Erwin van der Harst, Martijn E. T. Dollé, Jan N. M. IJzermans
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-05-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/5/306