Der Urologe. Ausg. A
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Der Urologe. Ausg. A · Sep 2006
Editorial Historical ArticleTo the German Society of Urology - centennial celebration.
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The multimodal therapeutic concept of fast-track surgery is directed against the pathophysiologic functional changes following elective surgery. This concept has been proven to reduce postoperative morbidity and convalescence. ⋯ A prerequisite for successfully implementing this concept is the willingness of the participating surgeons to abandon conventional traditions. In addition to abdominal procedures, the basic concept of fast-track surgery has been successfully instituted in other surgical fields, such as urology.