Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) in Pancreatic Surgery: The Surgeon’s Point of View
Fabio Longo, Edoardo Panza, L. La Rocca, Beatrice Biffoni, Chiara Lucinato, Marco Cintoni, Maria Cristina Mele, Valerio Papa, Claudio Fiorillo, Giuseppe Quero, Davide De Sio, Roberta Menghi, Sergio Alfieri, Lodovica Langellotti
Abstract
Pancreatic surgery is complex and associated with higher rates of morbidity and mortality compared to other abdominal surgeries. Over the past decade, the introduction of new technologies, such as minimally invasive approaches, improvements in multimodal treatments, advancements in anesthesia and perioperative care, and better management of complications, have collectively improved patient outcomes after pancreatic surgery. In particular, the adoption of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) recommendations has reduced hospital stays and improved recovery times, as well as post-operative outcomes. The aim of this narrative review is to highlight the surgeon's perspective on the ERAS program for pancreatic surgery, with a focus on its potential advantages for perioperative functional recovery outcomes.