Erschienen in:
01.09.2011 | Editorial
Enhanced recovery after elective colorectal surgery: now the standard of care
verfasst von:
E. J. Andrews, M. McCourt, M. G. O’Ríordáin
Erschienen in:
Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)
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Ausgabe 3/2011
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Abstract
Enhanced recovery programmes have been studied in randomised trials with evidence of quicker recovery of gut function, reduced morbidity, mortality and hospital stay and improved physiological and nutritional outcomes. They aim to reduce the physiological and psychological stress of surgery and consequently the uncontrolled stress response. The key elements, reduced pre-operative fasting, intravenous fluid restriction and early feeding after surgery, are in conflict with traditional management plans but are supported by strong clinical evidence. Given the strength of the current data enhanced recovery should now be the standard of care.