Issue Information

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Issue Information - Ed Board

  • Page: 565
  • First Published: 14 November 2017
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Issue Information - TOC

  • Pages: 566-568
  • First Published: 14 November 2017

Review Articles

ERAS—Anticipated outcomes and realistic goals

  • Pages: 570-577
  • First Published: 05 September 2017
ERAS—Anticipated outcomes and realistic goals

The optimal approach when initiating an enhanced recovery program is to focus on patient-centric well-being and outcomes. Programs that demonstrate value in these domains will see corollary gains in more physician/hospital centric metrics. Basically, the residue of a well-intentioned enhanced recovery program is shorter LOS, decreased complication rates and lower costs of care.

Minimally invasive surgery and enhanced recovery after surgery: The ideal combination?

  • Pages: 613-616
  • First Published: 29 October 2017
Key messages

  • Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathways aim to reduce postoperative metabolic stress response
  • Complete application of all ERAS items is most beneficial
  • Minimally invasive surgery represents the single most important measure to modulate stress response and to improve postoperative outcomes
  • Best results are achieved by combining ERAS and minimally invasive surgery