Why the study?
Does an ERAS protocol reduce narcotic usage in women undergoing exploratory laparotomy in gynecologic oncology?
Population
724 women who underwent an exploratory laparotomy from 2011 to 2016 for both benign and malignant etiologies…
Comparison
Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) protocol vs Traditional perioperative care (non-ERAS cohort)
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
30 days
Authors
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ERAS was associated with reduced postoperative narcotic use; leaves open whether randomized trials will confirm benefits and safety in gynecologic oncology laparotomy.
Does an ERAS protocol reduce narcotic usage in women undergoing exploratory laparotomy in gynecologic oncology?
Implementation of an ERAS protocol in gynecologic oncology significantly reduces postoperative narcotic use and length of stay without increasing complications or readmissions.
Joshi et al. (2021) studied this question.