Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland
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To compare convalescence after colonic surgery with a fast-track rehabilitation programme vs conventional care. ⋯ A fast-track rehabillitation programme led to a shorter hospital stay, less fatigue and earlier resumption of normal activities, without the increased need for support after discharge compared with conventionally treated patients after uncomplicated colonic resection.