Implementation of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols at 15 Ontario hospitals resulted in a significant 1.05-day reduction in length of stay (13.7%) for colorectal surgeries. Notably, left-sided colorectal surgeries saw an even greater decrease of 1.17 days (15.6%). This reduction remained consistent over time and was more pronounced after adjusting for various predictors. The findings suggest that ERAS protocols are an effective intervention, improving patient recovery and minimizing hospital resource use.
Multicenter Study by Bayat Z, Govindarajan A, Victor JC and Kennedy ED in BJS Open
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