Optimizing the peri-operative patient journey enhances surgical outcomes.

A narrative review highlights key opportunities to improve peri-operative care, emphasizing timely alternative treatments to reduce unnecessary surgeries. Risk assessment during surgical listing is crucial for optimizing comorbidities. Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols lead to fewer complications and shorter hospital stays but require clinician collaboration. Effective monitoring of at-risk patients ensures proactive management. Early access to rehabilitation services significantly promotes recovery and patient experience, emphasizing streamlined communication across healthcare providers for better outcomes and value.