International journal of colorectal disease
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Int J Colorectal Dis · Mar 2014
Meta AnalysisEnhanced recovery strategies in colorectal surgery: is the compliance with the whole program required to achieve the target?
The complexity of "fast track" (FT) surgery might decrease its applicability in daily practice and extensive diffusion. The aim of this study was to understand if the positive effect of FT on the outcome might be affected by the number, type, level of evidence of the components, or their possible combinations. ⋯ The positive effects of FT seem to be achieved regardless the multiplicity and variance of item grouping.