Road to Recovery – Enhanced by Nutrition

Title	Road to Recovery — Enhanced by Nutrition Train-the-Trainers: Role of Surgical Care Teams in Perioperative Nutrition in Enhanced Recovery
Details	Date: 14 May 2026 Time: 12:00 – 19:00 SGT
Synopsis	Perioperative nutrition is a potent modifiable factor enhancing surgical outcomes in gastrointestinal (GI) procedures, including high-risk colorectal cancer resections. Malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia—prevalent in these patients exacerbate catabolic responses, muscle catabolism, anastomotic dehiscence, infections, impaired wound healing, prolonged hospitalization, and readmissions. ESPEN and ERAS guidelines substantiate that timely oral nutritional supplement (ONS), particularly high-protein and immunonutrition formulations, mitigate catabolism, preserve lean mass, augment wound integrity, and expedite recovery. A surgeon-led, multidisciplinary framework, integrating surgical teams, ensures seamless nutritional intervention from prehabilitation through post-discharge. Surgeon-driven ONS incorporation into enhanced recovery protocols elevates adherence and optimizes outcomes. The Train-the-Trainer 2.0 initiative equips gastrointestinal surgeons and intensivists to spearhead this nutritional paradigm, fostering institutional protocols for sustained care across Southeast Asia.
Objectives	Integrating perioperative nutrition with multidisciplinary team (MDT) standard practices across the surgical continuum for enhanced post- surgical recovery Surgeon-led alignment and integration on MDT strategies jointly with ICU specialists
Faculty		Krista Haines United States
		Philip Atherton United Kingdom
		Paul Wischmeyer United States

14 May 2026, Thursday \| Pre-Congress: Abott Train-the-Trainers Workshop
Time/Room	Road to Recovery — Enhanced by Nutrition Train-the-Trainers: Role of Surgical Care Teams in Perioperative Nutrition in Enhanced Recovery
1200 – 1900	Room 308 – 311, Level 3
1130 – 1200	Registration & Networking
1200 – 1205	Welcome Jose Rodolfo V. Dimaano Jr
1205 – 1245	From Evidence To Implementation: Overcoming Barriers To Nutrition-led Recovery Through Surgical Team-led Interventions Krista Haines, United States
1245 – 1325	Advancing the Evidence: HMB's Mechanisms and Clinical Impact in Recovery Philip Atherton, United Kingdom
1325 – 1400	Lunch Break
1400 – 1415	Asia-Specific Reference Values for Muscle Strength, Mass and Function: What the Latest Data Means for Clinical Practice Siew Ling Tey or Yen Ling
1415 – 1455	ONS in Surgical Patients: Real-World Outcomes and Economic Value Paul Wischmeyer, United States
1455 – 1535	Panel Discussion Gaps In Surgical Care Team Practices: Impact On Perioperative Oral Nutrition Moderator: Krista Haines, United States Panellists: Gao Shu Lin, Taiwan \| Varut Lohsiriwat, Thailand \| Arjun Khanna, Indonesia
1535 – 1615	From Theory to Action: Asian Success Stories in Perioperative Nutrition Jeff Inciong, Philippines \| Ho Huu Duc, Vietnam
1615 – 1730	Practical Solutions for Surgical Care Team in Perioperative Oral Nutrition Moderator: Jeff Inciong, Philippines Surgeons Captain: Varut Lohsiriwat, Thailand \| Ho Huu Duc, Vietnam \| Shuenn-Wen Kuo, Taiwan Frederick Koh, Singapore \| Lim Shyang Yee, Malaysia Critical Care: Albert Albay, Philippines \| Kaweesak Chittawatanarat, Thailand \| Jay Kothari, Indonesia
1730 – 1750	Coffee/Tea Break
1750 – 1840	Surgical Care Team-Led Perioperative ONS — From Pre-operative Optimisation to Post-Discharge Recovery Mohammad Shukri Jahit, Malaysia
1840 – 1850	Guide for local implementation Jose Rodolfo V. Dimaano Jr \| Rasika Bhat
1850 – 1900	Closing Remarks, Post-assessment and Group Photo
End of Abott Train-the-Trainers Workshops