ABSTRACT
Objective To evaluate the effect of enteral nutritional support for the liver cancer patients with precise hepatetomy under fast track process model. Methods 82 patients were prospectively randomized into enteral nutrition group (n = 41) and parenteral nutrition (n = 41). The hemoglobin (HB), total protein (TP), albumin (ALB) and total lymphocyte count (TLC) were measured on 3 days before operation and 7 days after operation respectively. The two groups were compared in terms of time for anal exhaust and defecation after surgery , the postoperative hospital stay, the gastrointestinal adverse reactions and complications after surgery. Results The nutrition and immunity indicators on day 7 after operation were significantly poorer and lower than on day 3 before operation in the parenteral nutrition group (P0.05). Conclusion Enteral nutritional support under fast track process model for the liver cancer patients undergoing precise resection could improve clinical outcome.