Why prehab nutrition is improving GI surgical outcomes

About this episode

Kristy-Lee Raso discusses how prehab nutrition is enhancing surgical outcomes for GI patients.

How can dietitians help patients enter surgery stronger and recover faster? In this episode, Kristy-Lee Raso , Senior Colorectal Dietitian and research lead of the PREHAB-GI study, shares how prehab nutrition is transforming perioperative care. From nutrition optimisation to multidisciplinary teamwork, Kristy-Lee explores practical strategies and leadership opportunities for dietitians to drive better surgical outcomes for patients. In the episode, we discuss: Key nutrition priorities to optimise surgical recovery​ Insights on weight management and GLP-1 medications​ The role of immunonutrition in patient preparation​ How to tailor timelines within busy surgical pathways​ Where dietitians can lead and make the biggest impact Hosted by Bec Sparrowhawk Click here for the shownotes The content, products and/or services referred to in this podcast are intended for Health Care Professionals only and are not, and are not intended to be, medical advice, which should be tailored to your individual circumstances. The content is for your information only, and we advise that you exercise your own judgement before deciding to use the information provided. Professional medical advice should…

People in this episode

Host: Bec Sparrowhawk

Guest: Kristy-Lee Raso

Topics covered

• prehab nutrition
• GI surgical outcomes
• perioperative care
• nutrition optimisation
• multidisciplinary teamwork
• surgical recovery

Keywords

• nutrition
• surgery
• recovery
• immunonutrition
• weight management
• GLP-1 medications
• dietitians

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PREHAB-GI

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