Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Protocols in Pediatric Urology —How are we Doing and What Should we be Doing?

Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols have been used for adult colorectal surgery since the late 1990s, with significant evidence supporting improved patient outcomes including reduced hospital stay, lower complication rates, quicker return of bowel function and increased patient satisfaction.1 Since many of the changes have improved quality and outcomes for the patient, and decreased overall hospital costs, the ERAS principles have gained popularity in adult urological cancer surgery.
Source: The Journal of Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research