Key result
An enhanced recovery program for laparoscopic colorectal surgery significantly reduced hospital length of stay (4 vs 7 days) and 30-day postoperative complications (P<0.001) compared to traditional care.
Why the study?
Most evidence for enhanced recovery programs in colorectal surgery relies on nonrandomized studies using historical controls or controls from different facilities.
Does a standardized enhanced recovery program reduce hospital length of stay in patients undergoing elective laparoscopic colorectal surgery?
Comparison
Standardized ERP vs traditional perioperative care
Design
Prospective observational controlled cohort study
Follow-up
30 days
Authors
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May support ERP evaluation in laparoscopic colorectal surgery; leaves open randomized confirmation before practice change.
Cohort (n=200)
No
Does a standardized enhanced recovery program reduce hospital length of stay in patients undergoing elective laparoscopic colorectal surgery?
Absolute Event Rate: 4% vs 7%
Implementing an enhanced recovery program in laparoscopic colorectal surgery is feasible and significantly reduces hospital length of stay and postoperative complications compared to traditional care.
Targa et al. (2020) conducted a cohort in Elective laparoscopic colorectal resection (n=200). Enhanced recovery program (ERP) vs. Traditional perioperative care was evaluated on Hospital length of stay (LoS). An enhanced recovery program for laparoscopic colorectal surgery significantly reduced hospital length of stay (4 vs 7 days) and 30-day postoperative complications (P<0.001) compared to traditional care.
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