The treatment of colorectal cancer, in the absence of metastases, is primarily based on surgical removal. Colorectal surgery, which involves resecting part of the intestine and restoring intestinal continuity, carries a risk of complications. This study aims to evaluate whether oral supplementation with a postbiotic at a dose of 900 mg for 7 days prior to surgery reduces the rate of postoperative complications.
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Postoperative complications within 30 days (Clavien-Dindo grade II or higher)
Timeframe: 30 days after colorectal cancer surgery