The study analyzed the impact of an enhanced recovery protocol (ERP) on surgical outcomes in a high-risk population undergoing colon cancer surgery. Researchers retrospectively examined factors associated with postoperative complications (POC) and length of stay (LOS) in 408 elective colon cancer surgery patients. The results showed that ERP did not affect POC but was associated with a reduction in LOS. Additionally, obesity and medical comorbidities were linked to increased POC and LOS. The findings suggest that implementing ERP can optimize surgical outcomes in high-risk populations undergoing colon cancer surgery.
Journal Article by Wong DL, Holland A (…) Shibata D et 7 al. in Am Surg