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This review discusses the evolution, key elements, and evidence for enhanced recovery pathways in colorectal and other elective surgeries in the UK.
Enhanced recovery pathways are increasingly implemented in perioperative practice, including colorectal surgery, to optimize patient care.
May guide perioperative optimization in elective colorectal surgery; leaves open need for updated UK RCTs.
The concept of 'enhanced recovery' following elective surgery is becoming increasingly prominent in the world of perioperative practice. Enhanced recovery pathways (ERP) are being implemented in more and more trusts throughout the UK, and in multiple different surgical specialties. But what does enhanced recovery actually mean and how does it impact upon both patients and healthcare professionals? Our unit has been using an ERP in colorectal surgery since 2007 and we are currently in the process of implementing a pathway for both our orthopaedic and gynaecological patients. This article comprises some background information on the evolution of enhanced recovery, a summary of its key elements and a review of the evidence, including a look at our unit's experience.
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Kelliher et al. (2011) conducted a review in Colorectal surgery. Enhanced recovery pathways (ERP) was evaluated. This review discusses the evolution, key elements, and evidence for enhanced recovery pathways in colorectal and other elective surgeries in the UK.
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