What question did this study set out to answer?

The study aims to evaluate the implementation of the ERAS protocol for oncosurgeries in a hospital setting.

March 12, 2026Open Access

Implementing the enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol for oncosurgeries in a tertiary level hospital in South India: Key steps and early outcomes

Key Result

Anesthesiologists can effectively implement ERAS care pathways in hospitals by forming a core team and systematically applying ERAS components during surgeries.

Key Points

The study aims to evaluate the implementation of the ERAS protocol for oncosurgeries in a hospital setting.
Formed a core team of anesthesiologists and surgeons
Systematically applied ERAS components at each surgical stage
Monitored and documented outcomes following surgery
Early outcomes indicate enhanced recovery times
Patient satisfaction improved post-surgery
ERAS led to decreased complications compared to traditional protocols

Structured PICO

Population

Patients undergoing oncosurgeries in a tertiary level hospital in South India

Intervention

Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol

Anesthesiologists can champion and build ERAS care pathways in hospitals by assembling a core team and systematically applying ERAS components.

Main Result

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Abstract

Anesthesiologists can champion and build ERAS care pathways in hospitals by assembling a core team and systematically applying ERAS components during each surgical stage.