Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift für alle Gebiete der operativen Medizen
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Comparative Study
[A survey of perioperative therapy for elective colon resection in Germany, 2006].
Despite the evidence that fast-track concepts in colon surgery lead to an enhanced recovery rate, there is no information on the prevalence and utilization of such programs in Germany. ⋯ Although there is an evident benefit using fast-track concepts, they are not yet in wide use as a standard procedure. Further efforts have to be made to ensure that the majority of patients will benefit from these concepts.