Guide to Enhanced Recovery for Cancer Patients Undergoing Surgery: ERAS and Oesophagectomy
Krishna Moorthy, Laura Halliday
Abstract
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols are widely used in oesophageal cancer surgery. Multiple studies have demonstrated that ERAS protocols are associated with a shorter length of stay and a reduction in the incidence of post-operative complications after oesophagectomy. However, there is substantial heterogeneity in the content of ERAS protocols and the delivery of these pathways can be challenging. This paper discusses the key recommendations for ERAS protocols in oesophageal cancer surgery and the barriers and facilitating factors for their successful implementation.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineSurgical oncologyEsophageal cancerEsophagectomyCancer surgeryCancerGeneral surgeryIncidence (geometry)SurgeryIntensive care medicineInternal medicineOpticsPhysicsEnhanced Recovery After SurgeryCardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical OutcomesEsophageal Cancer Research and Treatment