The impact of preoperative stoma education on postoperative outcomes for patients with new stomas after colorectal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In accordance with Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) principles, it has recently been suggested that preoperative stoma education protocols be routinely introduced in perioperative care. Potential benefits of such programs include shorter postoperative length of stay (LOS) and decreased readmission following discharge. We designed this systematic review and meta-analysis to further investigate the effect of preoperative stoma education on postoperative outcomes.

Methods

A search in MEDLINE, Embase, and CENTRAL from inception to February 2024 was performed. We included randomized controlled trials or observational cohort studies evaluating patients who underwent stoma formation during colorectal surgery and compared those receiving and not receiving preoperati

SUBMITTER: Shi V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12534360 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature