Abstract
Introduction: Surgery is one of the main treatments for colorectal cancer and the use of probiotics may aid in the reduction of postoperative complications. This study aimed to review the clinical impacts of the use of probiotics in patients submitted to resection of colorectal cancer in the perioperative period. Methods: A bibliographic survey of the last ten years was carried out in the databases LILACS, MEDLINE and Scopus, using as a search strategy: probióticos (probiotics) and neoplasias colorretais (colorectal neoplasms) and período perioperatório (perioperative period), were selected only randomized clinical trials that met the purpose of the review. Results: Of the three eligible studies, two showed benefit in controlling infectious complications, two others contributed to a better recovery of intestinal function and all revealed lower incidence of diarrhea when administered perioperative probiotic, showing benefits in the recovery of these cancer patients. However, the literature on this subject is still limited, requiring more work well delineated methodologically to validate even these findings.
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