Specific Items of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery for Liver Surgery in Cirrhotic Patients: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathways have been shown to be safe in patients undergoing hepatectomy. Due to cirrhosis-induced complications, specific or additional perioperative items might need to be implemented. This study systematically reviewed the literature to assess specific items to be included in future ERAS protocol for the perioperative management of cirrhotic patients undergoing hepatectomy.

Methods

A systematic review was performed until September 2024. Evaluated items were prevention and management of perioperative ascites, encephalopathy prevention, perioperative anticoagulation, perioperative nutrition, prophylactic abdominal drainage, postoperative analgesia, vascular filling, and prevention of liver failure. Levels of evidence were give

SUBMITTER: Joliat GR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12338391 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature