4. Discussion
thirst, liver cancer, cancer, malnutrition, gastrointestinal malignancies, trauma
POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS, LIVER CANCER, CANCER, COMPLICATION, MALNUTRITION, LIVER CANCER
In China, the role of preoperative nutritional support for patients with liver cancer has not been adequately acknowledged and emphasized. The present study evaluates the impact of nutritional support on liver cancer patients during and after surgical intervention. The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of implementing a comprehensive 3H management program on the nutritional status of patients with gastrointestinal malignancies. The findings of the study indicate that the implementation of a 3H nutrition management program significantly improves the nutritional status of cancer patients, resulting in the restoration of intestinal function, shorter duration of hospitalization, and reduced postoperative complications.ALB and PA levels are commonly used to monitor the nutritional status of the body, reflecting long-term and short-term nutritional statuses, respectively.Liver cancer surgery poses a high trauma and complication risk, often accompanied by a risk of malnutrition and general health deterioration.Moreover, it can significantly reduce the time to primary anal exhaust and out-of-bed activity. Similar to this study, Wang et al implemented gastrointestinal management under the concept of accelerated rehabilitation for liver cancer, which ultimately alleviated thirst, hunger, and other discomfort symptoms, promoted anal exhaust, and improved nutritional status.The study demonstrated that the satisfaction score of patients in the observation group was higher than that of the control group. The ONS nutrition program was implemented prior to admission, and nursing intervention was strengthened to meet the duration of nutritional support required by patients before surgery as much as possible. During the perioperative period, NST provided professional and standardized dietary guidance to patients. Additionally, nutrition intervention programs based on ONS were developed for post-discharge patients, and follow-up support systems integrating the expertise of doctors, nurses, and dietitians were established. Simultaneously, the WeChat platform was utilized for personalized nutrition guidance combined with an evaluation of the patient’s family situation. The NST dynamically considered the nutritional treatment of patients outside the hospital and guided patients during self-monitoring and management. Overall, the 3H nutrition management program allowed patients to leave the hospital without concerns, increased trust between healthcare providers and patients, and consequently improved patient satisfaction with nursing care.Partial hepatectomy is the most common treatment method for liver cancer.