Journal article
A Provincial Assessment of the Barriers and Utilization of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery After Colorectal Surgery
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols after colorectal surgery use several perioperative, intraoperative and postoperative interventions that decrease morbidity, length of stay, and improve patient satisfaction. ERAS is increasingly being considered standard of care; however, uptake of formalized protocols remains low. The objective is to characterize the provincial rates of ERAS utilization after colorectal surgery and …
Authors
Springer JE; Doumouras AG; Lethbridge S; Forbes S; Eskicioglu C
Journal
Journal of Surgical Research, Vol. 235, , pp. 521–528
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
3 2019
DOI
10.1016/j.jss.2018.10.047
ISSN
0022-4804