Integration of an enhanced recovery after surgery program for patients undergoing pituitary surgery

ABSTRACT: Abstract Evidence‐based enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programs aim to improve patient outcomes and shorten hospital stays. The objective of this study is to describe the development, implementation, and evolution of an ERAS protocol to optimize the perioperative management for patients undergoing endoscopic skull base surgery for pituitary tumors. A systematic review of the literature was performed, best practices were discussed with stakeholders, and institutional guidelines were established and implemented. Key performance indicators (KPI) were measured and patient‐reported outcome surveys were collected. The ERAS protocol was introduced successfully at our institution. We describe the process of initiation of the program and the perioperative management of our patients. We demo

SUBMITTER: Flukes S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9714042 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature