Table 1.

Protocol of feeding after surgery

Study group		Control group
POD 0	Cessation of enteral feeding NG tubes inserted into the fundus of stomach through the nose	Nothing per mouth NG tube insertion NG tube kept in situ until content reduced and turned clear Initiation of enteral feeding after documentation of bowel movement - Passage of flatus and stool in a gradual manner
POD 1	NG tube removal (16 h after surgery)
	Clear fluid only
	3-4 h after liquid diet/breast milk
POD 2-3	Progress to normal diet on basis of tolerance

POD: Postoperative day, NG: Nasogastric