Why the study?
Pancreatic surgery is complex with high morbidity and mortality, prompting a review to highlight the surgeon's perspective on the ERAS program and its advantages for perioperative functional recovery.
Does the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program improve perioperative functional recovery outcomes in patients undergoing pancreatic surgery?
Does the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program improve perioperative functional recovery outcomes in patients undergoing pancreatic surgery?
The adoption of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols in pancreatic surgery is highlighted as beneficial for reducing hospital stays and improving functional recovery.
May support ERAS use to shorten pancreatic surgery stays; leaves open confirmation by prospective trials.
Pancreatic surgery is complex and associated with higher rates of morbidity and mortality compared to other abdominal surgeries. Over the past decade, the introduction of new technologies, such as minimally invasive approaches, improvements in multimodal treatments, advancements in anesthesia and perioperative care, and better management of complications, have collectively improved patient outcomes after pancreatic surgery. In particular, the adoption of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) recommendations has reduced hospital stays and improved recovery times, as well as post-operative outcomes. The aim of this narrative review is to highlight the surgeon's perspective on the ERAS program for pancreatic surgery, with a focus on its potential advantages for perioperative functional recovery outcomes.
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