Association between enhanced recovery after surgery protocol compliance and clinical complications: a cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol is composed by evidence-based interventions that aim to improve recovery through a reduction in surgical stress response. Although ERAS protocols have been introduced across the globe, exhaustive implementation is not as common. We aimed to study the ERAS protocol compliance in colorectal surgery, assessing the relationship between compliance and postoperative complications.

Methods

A single-center cohort study was conducted. All consecutive patients admitted to elective colorectal surgery were included. We assessed study endpoints according to ERAS protocol perioperative compliance score above 75%. Our primary endpoint was a composite of postoperative events, which includes in-hospital postoperative complications an

SUBMITTER: Maximo MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9801197 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature