Welcome to episode four of our six-part series AGA Expert Exchange: Nutrition in IBD. Hosts Dr. Eric Vasiliauskas and Kelly Issokson, RD, LDN, introduce the principles of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) and discuss how this evidence-based framework applies to the perioperative care of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The conversation will explore the unique considerations for individuals with IBD undergoing surgery and highlight key strategies used to optimize surgical outcomes, including perioperative nutritional support, multidisciplinary care coordination, and patient-centered recovery planning.

Listeners will gain practical insights into how ERAS principles can be integrated into clinical practice to support improved recovery, reduced complications, and better overall surgical outcomes for patients with IBD. To view additional resources on nutrition in IBD and claim CME, please visit AGA University at agau.gastro.org

This independent educational program was supported by an independent medical education grant from Pfizer.