Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols have revolutionized perioperative care in colorectal surgery, demonstrating consistent benefits in reducing complications, shortening hospital stays, and improving patient satisfaction 1.However, the implementation and effectiveness of ERAS protocols in high-risk patient populations, including elderly patients and those with significant comorbidities, remains a topic of considerable clinical interest.Traditional perioperative care has often approached highrisk patients with caution, sometimes excluding them from
Alshiakh et al. (Thu,) studied this question.