Quebec’s new enhanced recovery program significantly reduces hospital stays for colorectal surgery patients while maintaining safety.

• Median length of stay dropped from 4 to 3 days post-implementation (p<0.001).
• Complication rates remained stable, with a 5.5% reduction linked to greater adherence to protocols.

Surgeons should prioritize ERAS adherence to optimize patient outcomes and streamline recovery processes.

• Nearly half of hospitals improved adherence, indicating a need for ongoing quality improvement strategies.