Advanced age, inflammatory bowel disease, and higher ASA scores significantly reduce adherence to Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols in elective colorectal surgeries. Involving 656 patients, the study reveals that weakly non-adherent patients had fewer complications and shorter hospital stays compared to non-adherent peers. Specifically, older patients and those with higher ASA classifications experienced longer hospitalizations and increased postoperative complications. Targeted strategies to boost adherence among these high-risk groups could enhance surgical outcomes.
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