Why the study?
While Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols have shown benefits in gastrointestinal and cardiovascular surgeries, their impact and effectiveness required further synthesis.
Do Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols improve recovery and reduce complications in patients undergoing gastrointestinal and cardiovascular surgeries?
Comparison
ERAS protocols vs standard care
Design
Systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors
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Supports ERAS adoption in GI and CV surgery to shorten stays and reduce complications; extends prior evidence via large-scale synthesis.
Do Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols improve recovery and reduce complications in patients undergoing gastrointestinal and cardiovascular surgeries?
ERAS protocols consistently enhance recovery outcomes, minimize complications, and reduce hospital stays in gastrointestinal and cardiovascular surgeries.
Rehman et al. (2025) studied this question.
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