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Postoperative ileus (POI) is a common but underrecognized problem in patients undergoing bowel resection and other major abdominal surgeries. POI can become prolonged and lead to longer hospital stays, patient discomfort and a number of serious postsurgical complications. Prevention and treatment of POI requires a multimodal management approach due to the diverse underlying physiological factors that contribute to this disorder. The surgical team, including surgeons, nurses, and pharmacists, are largely responsible for carrying out this multimodal strategy and thus have a critical need for current education on the management of POI.