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A protocol is not enough to implement an enhanced recovery programme for colorectal resection

British journal of surgery · 2007 · Vol. 94(2) · pp. 224–231
J. MaessenC.H.C. DejongJonatan HauselJonas NygrenKristoffer LassenJens AndersenA.G.H. KesselsArthur RevhaugHenrik KehletOlle LjungqvistK.C.H. FearonM.F. von Meyenfeldt

Abstract

Functional recovery in 3 days after colorectal resection could be achieved in daily practice. A protocol is not enough to enable discharge of patients on the day of functional recovery; more experience and better organization of care may be required.

Enhanced Recovery After SurgeryCardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical OutcomesNausea and vomiting managementMedicinePerioperativeObservational studyColorectal surgeryProtocol (science)Fast trackSurgeryMultimodal therapyGeneral surgeryAbdominal surgery

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AgedClinical ProtocolsColorectal SurgeryColonic DiseasesFemaleHumansLength of StayMalePatient ReadmissionPostoperative ComplicationsProspective StudiesRectal DiseasesProgram EvaluationTreatment OutcomePerioperative Care

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