Surgical Nutrition & Metabolic Support
Strengthening Recovery Through Proper Nutritional Care
Nutrition-Focused Surgical Care in Thane – By Dr. Ankur Bhanushali
What Is Surgical Nutrition Support?
Surgical nutrition support focuses on providing the right nutrients before and after surgery to promote healing and reduce complications. It helps to:
✔ Improve wound healing
✔ Maintain muscle strength
✔ Support immunity
✔ Enhance recovery
Nutrition is a key pillar of surgical success.
Why Nutrition Is Critical in Surgical Patients
Surgery increases the body’s demand for:
❌ Energy
❌ Proteins
❌ Vitamins and minerals
❌ Fluid balance
Poor nutrition can delay recovery and increase infection risk.
Pre-Operative Nutritional Assessment
Before surgery, nutritional evaluation includes:
✔ Body weight and BMI
✔ Protein and hemoglobin levels
✔ Existing nutritional deficiencies
✔ Dietary habits
Assessment guides intervention.
Importance of Pre-Surgery Nutritional Optimization
Optimizing nutrition before surgery helps in:
✔ Improving surgical tolerance
✔ Reducing post-operative infections
✔ Enhancing immune response
✔ Shortening hospital stay
Prepared bodies heal faster.
Post-Operative Nutrition & Feeding Strategies
After surgery, nutrition management focuses on:
✔ Early oral or enteral feeding
✔ Adequate protein intake
✔ Gradual diet progression
✔ Prevention of dehydration
Feeding supports healing.
Role of Metabolic Support in Recovery
Metabolic support helps to:
✔ Maintain blood sugar control
✔ Prevent muscle loss
✔ Reduce surgical stress response
✔ Promote tissue repair
Balanced metabolism improves outcomes.
Use of Technology in Nutritional Monitoring
Modern care uses:
✔ Digital diet charts
✔ EMR-based nutritional tracking
✔ Automated lab alerts
✔ Dietician-surgeon coordination
Technology personalizes nutrition.
Benefits of Structured Surgical Nutrition Protocols
✔ Faster wound healing
✔ Reduced complications
✔ Improved strength and mobility
✔ Higher patient satisfaction
Nutrition accelerates recovery.
NABH Guidelines on Nutritional Care
NABH emphasizes:
✔ Nutritional screening protocols
✔ Diet documentation
✔ Multidisciplinary involvement
✔ Continuous monitoring
Standards ensure consistency.
Nutritional Care at Aayush Multispeciality Hospital
At Aayush Multispeciality Hospital, nutrition safety is ensured through:
✔ Structured nutritional assessments
✔ Dietician-led care plans
✔ Digital documentation
✔ Patient education on diet
Healing begins with nourishment.
Why Dr. Ankur Bhanushali Emphasizes Surgical Nutrition
✔ Faster recovery
✔ Reduced infection risk
✔ Improved surgical outcomes
✔ Ethical patient care
Strong nutrition supports strong recovery.
Aayush Multispeciality Hospital – Full Address
📍 1st Floor, Marigold Apartment
Almeda Road, Panch Pakhdi,
Thane West – 400602,
Maharashtra, India
📞 +91 86910 33033
🌐 https://drankurbhanushali.com
📍 Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3Msc7YZqVkV9mQMQ7
Dr. Ankur Surgical Clinic – Full Address
📍 Shop No. 4, Laxmi Krupa Building
Edulji Road, Charai,
Thane West – 400602,
Maharashtra, India
📞 +91 86910 33066
🌐 https://bestsurgeoninthane.com
📍 Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Xmm
