Why the study?
Does an enhanced recovery programme reduce hospital stay in patients undergoing elective colo-rectal surgery?
Does an enhanced recovery programme reduce hospital stay in patients undergoing elective colo-rectal surgery?
A multi-modal enhanced recovery programme significantly reduces hospital length of stay in patients undergoing elective colo-rectal surgery compared to traditional care.
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May shorten stays after colorectal surgery with enhanced recovery; leaves open prospective confirmation before practice change.
Fearon et al. (2003) studied this question.
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