Dietary fiber as a microbiota-modulating strategy after endoscopic mucosa resection: A new frontier in postoperative care

Emerging evidence underscores the critical role of intestinal microbiota in postoperative recovery and long-term outcomes of gastrointestinal procedures. In this editorial, we comment on the retrospective study by Niu <i>et al</i>, which highlights the beneficial impact of dietary fiber supplementation on gut microbiota restoration following endoscopic mucosa resection. The findings highlight the potential of fiber supplementation to modulate gut microbiota and support recovery following endoscopic mucosa resection. Nonetheless, we also emphasize the need for prospective, randomized studies to delineate the optimal type, dose, and duration of fiber supplementation. This research represents a significant step toward evidence-based nutritional interventions in minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery and underscores the importance of microbiota-targeted therapies in personalized postoperative care.