Enhanced recovery programs benefit emergency abdominal surgery patients.

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programs significantly cut recovery time for emergency abdominal surgery patients, reducing median recovery from 163 hours to 141 hours. The program also accelerated gastrointestinal recovery, with first flatus occurring earlier at 1.10 days compared to 1.30 days. Patient satisfaction improved, with scores rising from 91 to 95. Importantly, ERAS did not increase complication or readmission rates, highlighting its safety and feasibility in diverse emergency contexts.