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Yoon SH, Lee HJ. Challenging issues of implementing enhanced recovery after surgery programs in South Korea. Anesth Pain Med (Seoul) 2024; 19:24-34. [PMID: 38311352 PMCID: PMC10847003 DOI: 10.17085/apm.23096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
Abstract
This review discusses the challenges of implementing enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programs in South Korea. ERAS is a patient-centered perioperative care approach that aims to improve postoperative recovery by minimizing surgical stress and complications. While ERAS has demonstrated significant benefits, its successful implementation faces various barriers such as a lack of manpower and policy support, poor communication and collaboration among perioperative members, resistance to shifting away from outdated practices, and patient-specific risk factors. This review emphasizes the importance of understanding these factors to tailor effective strategies for successful ERAS implementation in South Korea's unique healthcare setting. In this review, we aim to shed light on the current status of ERAS in South Korea and identify key barriers. We hope to encourage Korean anesthesiologists to take a leading role in adopting the ERAS program as the standard for perioperative care. Ultimately, our goal is to improve the surgical outcomes of patients using this proactive approach.
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- Soo-Hyuk Yoon
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Blair WO, Ellis MA, Fada M, Wiggins AA, Wolfe RC, Patel GP, Brockhaus KK, Droege M, Ebbitt LM, Kramer B, Likar E, Petrucci K, Shah S, Taylor J, Bingham P, Krabacher S, Moon JH, Rogoz M, Jean-Jacques E, Cleary RK, Eke R, Findley R, Parrish RH. Effect of Pharmacoprophylaxis on Postoperative Outcomes in Adult Elective Colorectal Surgery: A Multi-Center Retrospective Cohort Study within an Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Framework. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:3060. [PMID: 38063628 PMCID: PMC10706554 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11233060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The application of enhanced recovery after surgery principles decreases postoperative complications (POCs), length of stay (LOS), and readmissions. Pharmacoprophylaxis decreases morbidity, but the effect of specific regimens on clinical outcomes is unclear. METHODS AND MATERIALS Records of 476 randomly selected adult patients who underwent elective colorectal surgeries (ECRS) at 10 US hospitals were abstracted. Primary outcomes were surgical site infection (SSI), venous thromboembolism (VTE), postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), pain, and ileus rates. Secondary outcomes included LOS and 7- and 30-day readmission rates. RESULTS POC rates were SSI (3.4%), VTE (1.5%), PONV (47.9%), pain (58.1%), and ileus (16.1%). Cefazolin 2 g/metronidazole 500 mg and ertapenem 1 g were associated with the shortest LOS; cefotetan 2 g and cefoxitin 2 g with the longest LOS. No SSI occurred with ertapenem and cefotetan. More Caucasians than Blacks received oral antibiotics before intravenous antibiotics without impact. Enoxaparin 40 mg subcutaneously daily was the most common inpatient and discharge VTE prophylaxis. All in-hospital VTEs occurred with unfractionated heparin. Most received rescue rather than around-the-clock antiemetics. Scopolamine patches, spinal opioids, and IV lidocaine continuous infusion were associated with lower PONV. Transversus abdominis plane block with long-acting local anesthetics, celecoxib, non-anesthetic ketamine bolus, ketorolac IV, lidocaine IV, and pregabalin were associated with lower in-hospital pain severity rates. Gabapentinoids and alvimopan were associated with lower ileus rates. Acetaminophen, alvimopan, famotidine, and lidocaine patches were associated with shorter LOS. CONCLUSIONS Significant differences in pharmacotherapy regimens that may improve primary and secondary outcomes in ECRS were identified. In adult ECRS, cefotetan or ertapenem may be better regimens for preventing in-hospital SSI, while ertapenem or C/M may lead to shorter LOS. The value of OA to prevent SSI was not demonstrated. Inpatient enoxaparin, compared to UFH, may reduce VTE rates with a similar LOS. A minority of patients had a documented PONV risk assessment, and a majority used as-needed rather than around-the-clock strategies. Preoperative scopolamine patches continued postoperatively may lower PONV and PDNV severity and shorter LOS. Alvimopan may reduce ileus and shorten LOS. Anesthesia that includes TAP block, ketorolac IV, and pregabalin use may lead to reduced pain rates. Acetaminophen, alvimopan, famotidine, and lidocaine patches may shorten LOS. Given the challenges of pain management and the incidence of PONV/PDNV found in this study, additional studies should be conducted to determine optimal opioid-free anesthesia and the benefit of newer antiemetics on patient outcomes. Moreover, future research should identify latent pharmacotherapy variables that impact patient outcomes, correlate pertinent laboratory results, and examine the impact of order or care sets used for ECRS at study hospitals.
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- William Olin Blair
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Mercer University, Columbus Campus, Columbus, GA 31902, USA; (W.O.B.); (A.A.W.); (J.H.M.); (E.J.-J.); (R.E.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY 40536, USA; (M.A.E.); (L.M.E.)
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- Heritage School of Osteopathic Medicine, Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701, USA;
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Mercer University, Columbus Campus, Columbus, GA 31902, USA; (W.O.B.); (A.A.W.); (J.H.M.); (E.J.-J.); (R.E.)
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- Department of Pharmacy Services, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA;
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- Department of Pharmacy Services, University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago, IL 60637, USA; (G.P.P.); (K.P.)
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- Department of Pharmacy Services and Surgery, Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA; (K.K.B.); (R.K.C.)
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- Department of Pharmacy Services, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA; (M.D.); (P.B.); (S.K.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY 40536, USA; (M.A.E.); (L.M.E.)
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- Department of Pharmacy Services, OhioHealth/Grant Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43215, USA;
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- Department of Pharmacy Services, West Virginia University Medicine, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA;
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- Department of Pharmacy Services, University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago, IL 60637, USA; (G.P.P.); (K.P.)
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- Department of Pharmacy Services, Beaumont Hospital—Troy, Troy, MI 48085, USA;
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- Department of Pharmacy Services, Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital, Portland, OR 97210, USA; (J.T.); (M.R.)
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- Department of Pharmacy Services, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA; (M.D.); (P.B.); (S.K.)
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- Department of Pharmacy Services, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA; (M.D.); (P.B.); (S.K.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Mercer University, Columbus Campus, Columbus, GA 31902, USA; (W.O.B.); (A.A.W.); (J.H.M.); (E.J.-J.); (R.E.)
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- Department of Pharmacy Services, Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital, Portland, OR 97210, USA; (J.T.); (M.R.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Mercer University, Columbus Campus, Columbus, GA 31902, USA; (W.O.B.); (A.A.W.); (J.H.M.); (E.J.-J.); (R.E.)
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- Department of Pharmacy Services and Surgery, Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA; (K.K.B.); (R.K.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Mercer University, Columbus Campus, Columbus, GA 31902, USA; (W.O.B.); (A.A.W.); (J.H.M.); (E.J.-J.); (R.E.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada;
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Mercer University, Columbus Campus, Columbus, GA 31902, USA; (W.O.B.); (A.A.W.); (J.H.M.); (E.J.-J.); (R.E.)
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Smith BP, Hollis RH, Shao CC, Gleason L, Wood L, McLeod MC, Kay DI, Oates GR, Pisu M, Chu DI. The association of social vulnerability with colorectal enhanced recovery program failure. Surg Open Sci 2023; 13:1-8. [PMID: 37012979 PMCID: PMC10066546 DOI: 10.1016/j.sopen.2023.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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Background Enhanced recovery programs (ERPs) improve outcomes, but over 20 % of patients fail ERP and the contribution of social vulnerability is unknown. This study aimed to characterize the association between social vulnerability and ERP adherence and failure. Methods This was a retrospective cohort study of colorectal surgery patients between 2015 and 2020 utilizing ACS-NSQIP data. Patients who failed ERP (LOS > 6 days) were compared to patients not failing ERP. The CDC's social vulnerability index (SVI) was used to assess social vulnerability. Result 273 of 1191 patients (22.9 %) failed ERP. SVI was a significant predictor of ERP failure (OR 4.6, 95 % CI 1.3-16.8) among those with >70 % ERP component adherence. SVI scores were significantly higher among patients non-adherent with 3 key ERP components: preoperative block (0.58 vs. 0.51, p < 0.01), early diet (0.57 vs. 0.52, p = 0.04) and early foley removal (0.55 vs. 0.50, p < 0.01). Conclusions Higher social vulnerability was associated with non-adherence to 3 key ERP components as well as ERP failure among those who were adherent with >70 % of ERP components. Social vulnerability needs to be recognized, addressed, and included in efforts to further improve ERPs. Key message Social vulnerability is associated with non-adherence to enhanced recovery components and ERP failure among those with high ERP adherence. Social vulnerability needs to be addressed in efforts to improve ERPs.
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- Burkely P. Smith
- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, BDB 581, 1720 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294, United States of America
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, BDB 581, 1720 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294, United States of America
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, BDB 581, 1720 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294, United States of America
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, BDB 581, 1720 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294, United States of America
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, BDB 581, 1720 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294, United States of America
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, BDB 581, 1720 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294, United States of America
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, BDB 581, 1720 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294, United States of America
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pediatrics, 1600 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233, United States of America
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Division of Preventive Medicine and O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1808 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233, United States of America
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, BDB 581, 1720 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294, United States of America
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Zhang M, Wang X, Chen X, Song Z, Wang Y, Zhou Y, Zhang D. A Scientometric Analysis and Visualization Discovery of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery. Front Surg 2022; 9:894083. [PMID: 36090333 PMCID: PMC9450939 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.894083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS), a new clinical surgical concept, has been applied in many surgical disciplines with good clinical results for the past 20 years. Bibliometric analysis is an effective method to quantitatively evaluate the academic productivity. This report aimed to perform a scientometric analysis of the ERAS research status and research hotspots. Methods Comprehensive scientific mapping analysis of a wide range of literature metadata using the scientometric tools, including the Bibliometrix R Package, Biblioshiny, and CiteSpace. Data were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database of original articles from 2001 to 2020. Specific indicators and maps were analyzed to show the co-authorship, co-institute, co-country, co-citation, and international cooperation. Automatic literature screening, unsupervised cluster filtering, and topic cluster identification methods were used to display the conceptual framework and thematic evolution. Results A total of 1,403 research projects drafted by 6,966 authors and published in 413 sources were found. There was an exponential growth in the number of publications on ERAS. There were 709 collaborations between authors from different countries, and the US, China, and the UK had the greatest number of publications. The WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY, located in Bradford’s Law 1, had the highest number of published articles (n = 1,276; total citations = 3,193). CiteSpace network analysis revealed 15 highly correlated cluster ERAS studies, and the earliest study was on colonic surgery, and ERAS was recently applied in cardiac surgery. The etiology of ERAS is constantly evolving, with surgery and length of hospital as the main topics. Meta-analyses and perioperative care have tended to decline. Conclusion This is the first scientometric analysis of ERAS to provide descriptive quantitative indicators. This can provide a better understanding of how the field has evolved over the past 20 years, help identify research trends, and provide insights and research directions for academic researchers, policymakers, and medical practitioners who want to collaborate in these areas in the future.
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- Mingjie Zhang
- Department of Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Health Management, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Health Management, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
- Correspondence: Dandan Zhang
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Liu S, Zhang S, Li Z, Li M, Zhang Y, He M, Jin C, Gao C, Gong J. Insufficient Post-operative Energy Intake Is Associated With Failure of Enhanced Recovery Programs After Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery: A Prospective Cohort Study. Front Nutr 2022; 8:768067. [PMID: 34993219 PMCID: PMC8724790 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2021.768067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Although enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) has been proven to be beneficial after laparoscopic colorectal surgery, some of the patients may fail to complete the ERAS program during hospitalization. This prospective study aims to evaluate the risk factors associated with ERAS failure after laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery. Methods: This is a prospective study from a single tertiary referral hospital. Patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer who met the inclusion criteria were included in this study. Demographic and clinicopathological characteristics were collected. Post-operative activity time and 6-min walking distance (6MWD) were measured. Patients were divided into ERAS failure group and ERAS success according to decreased post-operative activity and 6MWD. Factors associated with ERAS failure were investigated by univariate and multivariate analysis. Results: A total of 91 patients with colorectal cancer were included. The incidence of ERAS failure is 28.6% among all patients. Patients in ERAS failure group experienced higher rate of post-operative ileus and prolonged hospital stay (p < 0.001). Multivariate analysis revealed that older age (p = 0.006), body mass index ≥25.5 kg/m2 (p = 0.037), smoking (p = 0.002), operative time (p = 0.048), and post-operative energy intake <18.5 kcal/kg•d (p = 0.045) were independent risk factors of ERAS failure after laparoscopic colorectal surgery. Conclusions: Our findings indicated that a proportion of patients may fail the ERAS program after laparoscopic colorectal surgery. We for the first time showed that post-operative energy intake was an independent risk factor for ERAS failure. This may provide evidence for further investigation on precise measurement of nutritional status and selected high-risk patients for enhanced nutrition support.
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- Shuang Liu
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Tongji Medical College, Tongji Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Tongji Medical College, Tongji Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Tongji Medical College, Tongji Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Tongji Medical College, Tongji Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Tongji Medical College, Tongji Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Tongji Medical College, Tongji Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Tongji Medical College, Tongji Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Tongji Medical College, Tongji Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Seo SHB, Carson DA, Bhat S, Varghese C, Wells CI, Bissett IP, O'Grady G. Prolonged postoperative ileus following right- versus left-sided colectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Colorectal Dis 2021; 23:3113-3122. [PMID: 34714601 DOI: 10.1111/codi.15969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2021] [Revised: 10/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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AIM Prolonged postoperative ileus (PPOI) is a common complication following colonic surgery, and is associated with longer hospital stay, greater risk of complications and substantial cost for patients and hospitals. Some reports have recently suggested that gastrointestinal (GI) recovery varies based on the side of resection (i.e., right-sided vs. left-sided colectomy). This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare GI recovery by resection side. METHODS The MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library and CENTRAL databases were systematically searched for articles reporting GI recovery outcomes in adults undergoing elective right- versus left-sided colectomy (excluding with ileostomy) of any surgical approach. The primary outcome was PPOI, and secondary outcomes included time to first passage of flatus, stool and tolerance of solid diet, and postoperative complications. Subgroup analyses of laparoscopic procedures and cohorts without inflammatory bowel disease and sensitivity analysis of adjusted multivariate results were also performed. RESULTS Nine studies were identified, of which seven were included in the meta-analysis, comprising 29 068 colectomies (14 581 right-sided; 14 487 left-sided). PPOI was heterogeneously defined and was significantly more likely following right-sided compared to left-sided colectomy regardless of the surgical approach (OR 1.78, 95% CI 1.32-2.39; P < 0.01; I2 = 51%), as well as on subgroup analyses and adjusted multivariate meta-analysis. Secondary outcomes were reported in only a few small studies; hence meta-analysis did not produce reliable results. CONCLUSION Based on heterogeneous definitions, consistently higher rates of PPOI were observed following right- versus left-sided colectomy. These differences are currently unexplained and highlight the need for further research into the pathophysiology of ileus.
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- Sean Ho Beom Seo
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.,Department of Surgery, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.,Department of Surgery, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand.,Auckland Bioengineering Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Wickramasinghe D, Adegbola S, Sahnan K, Morar P, Carvello M, Di Candido F, Maroli A, Spinelli A, Warusavitarne J. A scoring system to predict a prolonged length of stay after surgery for Crohn's disease. Colorectal Dis 2021; 23:1205-1212. [PMID: 33539619 DOI: 10.1111/codi.15567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2020] [Revised: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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AIM Many factors influence the postoperative length of stay (LOS) in Crohn's disease (CD). This study aims to identify the factors associated with a prolonged LOS after ileocolic resection (ICR) for CD and to develop a scoring system to predict the postoperative LOS in CD. METHOD Patient data were collected from St Marks Hospital, London, UK, and the Humanitas Clinical and Research Center Milan, Italy, for all patients who underwent an ICR for CD from 2005 to 2017. Logistic regression was used for multivariate analysis. The scoring system was developed from the logistic regression model. The performance of the scoring system was evaluated using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC). RESULTS A total of 628 surgeries were included in the analysis. Eighty eight surgeries were excluded due to missing data. The remaining 543 were divided into two cohorts for the development (n = 418) and validation (n = 125) of the scoring system. The regression model was statistically significant (p < 0.0001). The statistically significant independent variables included the time since diagnosis, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) grade, perioperative use of steroids, surgical access, strictureplasty and platelet count. The AUROCs for the development and validation cohorts were 0.732 and 0.7, respectively (p < 0.0001). The cut-off score suggested by Youden's index was 50, with a sensitivity of 65.6% and a specificity of 73.3%. CONCLUSION The time since diagnosis, ASA grade, steroid use, surgical access, strictureplasty and platelet count were associated with a prolonged LOS and were used to develop a scoring system. The calculator is available online at https://rebrand.ly/Crohnscal.
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- Dakshitha Wickramasinghe
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka.,St Mark's Hospital, London, UK
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center IRCCS, Milan, Italy.,Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center IRCCS, Milan, Italy.,Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy
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Mallard SR, Clifford KA, Park R, Cousins K, Patton A, Woodfield JC, Thompson-Fawcett M. Role for colorectal teams to support non-colorectal teams to improve clinical outcomes and adherence to ERAS guidelines for segmental colectomy: a cohort study. BMC Surg 2021; 21:132. [PMID: 33726715 PMCID: PMC7962301 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-021-01149-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2020] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background To identify whether compliance with Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society recommendations is associated with length of stay (LOS) in a New Zealand hospital for patients undergoing segmental colectomy in mixed acute and elective general surgery wards. Methods Consecutive elective colorectal surgeries (n = 770) between October 2012 and February 2019 were audited. Patients with non-segmental colectomies, multi-organ surgeries, LOS > 14 days, and those who died were excluded. Logistic regression was used to determine the relationship between patient demographics, compliance with ERAS guidelines, and suboptimal LOS (> 4 days). Results Analysis included 376 patients. Age, surgery prior to 2014, surgical approach, non-colorectal surgical team, operation type, and complications were significantly associated with suboptimal LOS. Non-compliance with ERAS recommendations for laparoscopy [OR 8.9, 95% CI (4.52, 19.67)], removal of indwelling catheters (IDC) [OR 3.14, 95% CI (1.85, 5.51)], use of abdominal drains [OR 4.27, 95% CI (0.99, 18.35)], and removal of PCA [OR 8.71, 95% CI (1.78, 157.27)], were associated with suboptimal LOS (univariable analysis). Multivariable analysis showed that age, surgical team, late removal of IDC, and open approach were independent predictors of suboptimal LOS. Conclusions Non-compliance with ERAS guidelines for laparoscopic approach and early removal of IDC was higher among procedures performed by non-colorectal surgery teams, and was also associated with adverse postoperative events and suboptimal LOS. This study demonstrates the importance of the surgical team’s expertise in affecting surgical outcomes, and did not find significant independent associations between most individual ERAS guidelines and suboptimal LOS once adjusting for other factors.
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- Simonette R Mallard
- Department of Surgical Sciences, Dunedin Medical Campus, Otago Medical School, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin, 9054, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Dunedin Medical Campus, Otago Medical School, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin, 9054, New Zealand.
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Dunedin Medical Campus, Otago Medical School, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin, 9054, New Zealand
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- Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Dunedin Medical Campus, Otago Medical School, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Dunedin Public Hospital, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Dunedin Medical Campus, Otago Medical School, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin, 9054, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Dunedin Medical Campus, Otago Medical School, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin, 9054, New Zealand
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Slim K, Joris J. Failure of enhanced recovery after surgery: what is it? Colorectal Dis 2020; 22:1830-1831. [PMID: 32810372 DOI: 10.1111/codi.15322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/13/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- K Slim
- Department of Digestive Surgery, CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Clermont-Ferrand, France.,Francophone Group for Enhanced Recovery After Surgery, Beaumont, France
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- Francophone Group for Enhanced Recovery After Surgery, Beaumont, France.,Department of Anaesthesia, University Hospital Liège, Liège, Belgium
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Sun SD, Wu PP, Zhou JF, Wang JX, He QL. Failure of enhanced recovery after surgery in laparoscopic colorectal surgery: a systematic review. Int J Colorectal Dis 2020; 35:1007-1014. [PMID: 32361938 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-020-03600-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/13/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE Enhanced recovery after surgery programs has been applied extensively in laparoscopic colorectal surgery. However, several studies have found that some patients fail from ERAS programs. It is important to identify these patients so that remedial action can be taken in a timely manner. The aim of this study was to perform a systematic review of ERAS failure and related risk factors following laparoscopic colorectal surgery. METHODS A literature search of the PubMed, EMBASE, OVID, and Cochrane databases was performed. The search strategy involved terms related to ERAS, failure, and colorectal surgery. The main outcomes were definitions of ERAS failure and related risk factors. RESULTS Seven studies including 1463 patients were analyzed. The definition of ERAS failure was mostly associated with a prolonged postoperative length-of-stay (poLOS). Twenty-four kinds of identified risk factors were divided into three parts, the operative part, the pathophysiological part, and the ERAS elements, of which operative factors including more intraoperative blood loss and longer operative duration were the most frequently identified. CONCLUSIONS ERAS failure was mostly related to a prolonged poLOS, and operative factors were the most frequently identified risk factors for ERAS failure following laparoscopic colorectal surgery. These findings will help physicians to take remedial action in a timely manner. Nonetheless, high-quality randomized controlled trials following a standardized framework for evaluating ERAS programs are needed in the future.
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- Si-Da Sun
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, 20 Chazhong Road, Fuzhou, 350005, China
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- Department of Cadre's Ward, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, 20 Chazhong Road, Fuzhou, 350005, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, 20 Chazhong Road, Fuzhou, 350005, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, 20 Chazhong Road, Fuzhou, 350005, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, 20 Chazhong Road, Fuzhou, 350005, China.
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Pedrazzani C, Conti C, Turri G, Lazzarini E, Tripepi M, Scotton G, Rivelli M, Guglielmi A. Impact of age on feasibility and short-term outcomes of ERAS after laparoscopic colorectal resection. World J Gastrointest Surg 2019; 11:395-406. [PMID: 31681461 PMCID: PMC6821935 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v11.i10.395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2019] [Revised: 10/14/2019] [Accepted: 10/18/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND There is still large debate on feasibility and advantages of fast-track protocols in elderly population after colorectal surgery.
AIM To investigate the impact of age on feasibility and short-term results of enhanced recovery protocol (ERP) after laparoscopic colorectal resection.
METHODS Data from 225 patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal resection and ERP between March 2014 and July 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. Three groups were considered according to patients’ age: Group A, 65 years old or less, Group B, 66 to 75 years old and Group C, 76 years old or more. Clinic and pathological data were compared amongst groups together with post-operative outcomes including post-operative overall and surgery-specific complications, mortality and readmission rate. Differences in post-operative length of stay and adherence to ERP’s items were evaluated in the three study groups.
RESULTS Among the 225 patients, 112 belonged to Group A, 57 to Group B and 56 to Group C. Thirty-day overall morbidity was 32.9% whilst mortality was nihil. Though the percentage of complications progressively increased with age (25.9% vs 36.8% vs 42.9%), no differences were observed in the rate of major complications (4.5% vs 3.5% vs 1.8%), prolonged post-operative ileus (6.2% vs 12.2% vs 10.7%) and anastomotic leak (2.7% vs 1.8% vs 1.8%). Significant differences in recovery outcomes between groups were observed such as delayed urinary catheter removal (P = 0.032) and autonomous deambulation (P = 0.013) in elderly patients. Although discharge criteria were achieved later in older patients (3 d vs 3 d vs 4 d, P = 0.040), post-operative length of stay was similar in the 3 groups (5 d vs 6 d vs 6 d).
CONCLUSION ERPs can be successfully and safely applied in elderly undergoing laparoscopic colorectal resection.
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- Corrado Pedrazzani
- Division of General and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, Dentistry, Gynecology and Pediatrics, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona 37134, Italy
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- Division of General and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, Dentistry, Gynecology and Pediatrics, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona 37134, Italy
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- Division of General and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, Dentistry, Gynecology and Pediatrics, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona 37134, Italy
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- Division of General and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, Dentistry, Gynecology and Pediatrics, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona 37134, Italy
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- Division of General and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, Dentistry, Gynecology and Pediatrics, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona 37134, Italy
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- Division of General and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, Dentistry, Gynecology and Pediatrics, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona 37134, Italy
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- Division of General and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, Dentistry, Gynecology and Pediatrics, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona 37134, Italy
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- Division of General and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, Dentistry, Gynecology and Pediatrics, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona 37134, Italy
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Both surgical workload and the age of those patients being considered for radial pulmonary resection are increasing. Enhanced recovery programmes are now well established in most surgical disciplines and are increasingly reported in thoracic procedures. This review will discuss the relevant principles of these programmes as applied to an increasing elderly population. RECENT FINDINGS Elderly patients undergoing less radial surgical resections without lymphadenectomy have comparable outcomes to those undergoing classical curative treatment. Patients require careful assessment and self-reported quality of life metrics or function may be a better marker of outcome than static measures such as lung function. Hypotension, low values for bispectral index and low anaesthetic gas mean alveolar concentration values are common and independent predictors of mortality in the elderly. Paravertebral blockade is preferred to epidural anaesthesia because of a more favourable side-effect profile and comparable efficacy. As yet no robust work has examined the efficacy of an integrated enhanced recovery programme in thoracic surgery. SUMMARY Elderly patients are suitable for enhanced recovery programmes but these must be tailored to individual circumstance. Further work is required to comprehensively assess their value in a modern healthcare setting.
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Predicting delayed discharge in a multimodal Enhanced Recovery Pathway. Am J Surg 2017; 214:604-609. [DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2017.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2017] [Revised: 04/24/2017] [Accepted: 06/18/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Senturk JC, Kristo G, Gold J, Bleday R, Whang E. The Development of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Across Surgical Specialties. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2017; 27:863-870. [PMID: 28795911 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2017.0317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS®) principles have gained traction in variety of surgical disciplines. The promise of a reduced length of stay without compromising patient safety or increasing readmission rates has produced a body of literature examining the implementation of ERAS in the care of general, thoracic, urologic, and gynecologic surgery patients. METHODS We performed a review of the literature pertaining to studies of ERAS implementation across colorectal surgery, general surgery, thoracic surgery, urology, and gynecology. The extent of ERAS implementation and reported outcomes across key studies as well as systematic reviews and meta-analyses in each field were summarized. RESULTS The implementation of ERAS protocols has not been uniform across surgical specialties. Despite this, ERAS has produced improvements in patient outcomes. The most commonly described benefit of ERAS application has been reduced length of stay; complication and readmission rates are most consistently decreased in the colorectal literature. Studies have started to measure more nuanced measures of postoperative patient well-being. Efforts are growing to standardize ERAS protocols across diverse fields and call attention to the need for quality control. CONCLUSIONS Challenges remain in the study and execution of ERAS. Controlling for adherence to ERAS components and implementing uniform ERAS protocols across studies are burgeoning topics that have significant implications for study design. The practice of ERAS and its benefits to patients are expected to evolve. Assessing improvements in postdischarge quality of life, timing of return to work and independent living, and adherence to scheduled delivery of adjuvant treatments will strengthen future ERAS investigations.
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- James C Senturk
- 1 Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School , Boston, Massachusetts
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- 2 Department of Surgery, VA Boston Healthcare System , West Roxbury, Massachusetts
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- 1 Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School , Boston, Massachusetts.,2 Department of Surgery, VA Boston Healthcare System , West Roxbury, Massachusetts
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- 1 Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School , Boston, Massachusetts
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- 1 Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School , Boston, Massachusetts.,2 Department of Surgery, VA Boston Healthcare System , West Roxbury, Massachusetts
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