van Praagh J B, Havenga Klaas
Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Clin Colon Rectal Surg. 2023 Feb 8;36(2):91-97. doi: 10.1055/s-0043-1760863. eCollection 2023 Mar.
The gut microbiome has coevolved with its hosts over the years, forming a complex and symbiotic relationship. It is formed by what we do, what we eat, where we live, and with whom we live. The microbiome is known to influence our health by training our immune system and providing nutrients for the human body. However, when the microbiome becomes out of balance and dysbiosis occurs, the microorganisms within can cause or contribute to diseases. This major influencer on our health is studied intensively, but it is unfortunately often overlooked by the surgeon and in surgical practice. Because of that, there is not much literature about the microbiome and its influence on surgical patients or procedures. However, there is evidence that it plays a major role, showing that it needs to be a topic of interest for the surgeon. This review is written to show the surgeon the importance of the microbiome and why it should be taken into consideration when preparing or treating patients.
多年来，肠道微生物群与其宿主共同进化，形成了一种复杂的共生关系。它由我们的行为、饮食、居住地点以及与我们共同生活的人所塑造。众所周知，微生物群通过训练我们的免疫系统和为人体提供营养来影响我们的健康。然而，当微生物群失衡并发生失调时，其中的微生物会导致疾病或促使疾病发生。这个对我们健康有重大影响的因素得到了深入研究，但不幸的是，外科医生和外科实践中常常忽视它。因此，关于微生物群及其对外科患者或手术的影响的文献并不多。然而，有证据表明它起着重要作用，这表明它应该成为外科医生关注的话题。撰写这篇综述是为了向外科医生展示微生物群的重要性，以及在准备或治疗患者时为何应将其考虑在内。
