Journal of the American College of Surgeons
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Multicenter Study
Impact of Multi-Institutional Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Protocol Implementation on Elective Colorectal Surgery Outcomes.
Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols aim to improve surgical patient outcomes, although their effectiveness may vary. This study assessed the impact of multi-institutional ERAS implementation on postoperative morbidity in patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery. ⋯ A standardized ERAS protocol, used across multiple institutions, significantly improves elective colorectal surgery outcomes, reducing complications, length of hospital stay, and readmissions. These findings support the broader implementation of ERAS to enhance patient care and reduce healthcarecosts.