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The aim was to reduce the length of stay (LOS) in bariatric surgery by implementing a new perioperative care protocol.

IBC Oxford Oral Abstract 7 - Optimizing perioperative care in bariatric surgery: a quality improvement study using an ERAS-based protocol

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Quality improvement study shows reduced length of stay in bariatric surgery, implying enhanced recovery strategies are effective.

The aim was to reduce the length of stay (LOS) in bariatric surgery by implementing a new perioperative care protocol.
Conducted a retrospective cohort study in a single urban public hospital.
Analyzed outcomes before and after introducing an ERAS protocol during the first half of 2024.
Measured primary outcomes including LOS and secondary outcomes such as complications and readmissions.
Proportion of patients discharged on POD 1 increased from 31.3% to 71.8% (P < 0.00001).
Median LOS decreased from 1.73 days to 1.31 days (P < 0.001).
Complication rates were similar between both groups at 5.4% and 6.8% (P = 0.66).

Serra et al. (2026) studied this question.

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