Perioperative Medical Nutrition: Practical Insights from Leading Surgical Experts

Four podcast episodes on best practices in surgery and nutrition

May 14, 2025

Now available: A new podcast series for healthcare professionals focusing on perioperative nutrition and surgical care. The Surgery Best Practice & Nutrition podcast by Fresenius Kabi features experienced surgical experts from across Europe sharing practical guidance on nutritional management in clinical settings. 

Episode Overview:

Podcast 1 – Prof. Bernd Reith, Chief of General, Visceral and Colorectal Surgery (Germany) | Importance of nutrition therapy for surgical patients:

  • Role of specific nutrients and fluid balance 
  • Screening – Identifying nutritional status & needs
Portrait picture of Prof. Bernd Reith smiling.

Podcast 2 – Prof. Metin Senkal, Chief of General and Visceral Surgery (Germany) | Managing perioperative malnutrition:

  • Importance of nutritional screening 
  • Screening – Identifying malnutrition and nutritional support 
Portrait of Prof. Metin Senkal smiling at the camera

Podcast 3 – Prof. Manuel Durán, Chief of General Surgery (Spain) | Importance of pre- and post-operative nutritional support: 

  • Importance of medical nutritional support 
  • Role of postoperative nutrition in recovery 
Portrait of Prof. Manuel Durán smiling.

Podcast 4 – Assoc. Prof. Rosario Caruso, Registered Nurse & Associate Professor and Prof. Luigi Bonavina, Professor of Surgery (Italy) | Role of enteral and parenteral nutrition before and after surgery: 

  • Best nutritional support with a multidisciplinary team 
  • Handling of central vs. peripheral parenteral nutrition 
Portrait of Dr. Rosario Caruso and Prof. Luigi Bonavina

The podcast is part of the Surgery Best Practice & Nutrition educational toolkit for healthcare professionals, which also includes e-learning modules around the surgical patient’s journey, expert interviews, and a resource library.


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