Introduction
thirst, anxiety
Women undergoing gynecologic surgery tend to present with high levels of preoperative anxiety [According to the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) concept, preoperative oral carbohydrate loading is advantageous for perioperative metabolic optimization and reduces thirst, hunger, and anxiety [We aimed to evaluate the usefulness of chewing gum on preoperative anxiety relief and patient-reported outcomes during hospitalization in patients undergoing gynecologic surgery with the ERAS fasting protocol, including oral carbohydrate loading.