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Postoperative Ileus and Opioids: How to Prevent and Treat Delayed Bowel Recovery After Surgery

Postoperative Ileus and Opioids: How to Prevent and Treat Delayed Bowel Recovery After Surgery
Jan, 19 2026 Keaton Groves

Postoperative ileus delays recovery after surgery, often worsened by opioid painkillers. Learn how multimodal pain control, early mobility, and new drugs can prevent it and shorten hospital stays.