Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocol for Craniotomy Patients: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Context

The enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol is a multidisciplinary approach aimed at improving surgical outcomes, reducing complications, minimizing hospital stays, and lowering healthcare costs.

Objectives

This study assesses the impact of the ERAS protocol on elective craniotomies, a routine procedure in neurosurgery.

Methods

A comprehensive search across PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science identified 562 articles. Following strict screening criteria, 54 studies were reviewed, and ultimately 10 studies meeting the inclusion criteria were selected for detailed analysis.

Results

The review encompassed ten studies [one prospective, one systematic review, and eight randomized controlled trials (RCTs)] published between 2016 and 2023. Key co

SUBMITTER: Zangi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11895796 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature