Evaluation of carbohydrate loading on clinical results and metabolic responses in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Objective: Insulin resistance is associated with a number of postoperative complication and delays recovery. Carbohydrate rich drinks given preoperatively may decrease these deleterious effects. This study evaluated the clinical effects of a preoperative carbohydrate loading in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.