ERAS reduces hospitalization time for trauma patients post-laparotomy

A randomized controlled trial demonstrated that modified enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) significantly decreased length of hospitalization (LOH) for trauma patients undergoing laparotomy, with a median LOH of 6 days compared to 8 days in conventional care (p = 0.007). The ERAS group also experienced quicker recovery of bowel function and earlier removal of catheters and drains. Notably, complications remained similar between groups, except for significantly fewer deep surgical site infections in the ERAS group (p = 0.009).