ArticleSurgical endoscopy2020
Enhanced value with implementation of an ERAS protocol for ventral hernia repair.
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- Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block for postoperative pain management after ventral hernia repair: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2025Pooled it
- Should enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathways be preferred over standard practice for patients undergoing abdominal wall reconstruction? A systematic review and meta-analysis.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2021Pooled it
- Enhanced recovery after abdominal wall reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Surgical endoscopy · 2021Pooled it
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- Consensus in ERAS protocols for ventral hernia repair: evidence-based recommendations from the ACHQC QI Committee.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2024Article
- Initial experience with enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) and early discharge protocols after robotic extended totally extraperitoneal (eTEP) hernia surgery.Surgical endoscopy · 2024Article
- Posterior Component Separation Technique-Original Transversus Abdominis Release (TAR) Technique.Journal of abdominal wall surgery : JAWS · 2024Review
- Outcomes of Robotic Transabdominal Retromuscular Repair: 3-Year Follow-up.Journal of abdominal wall surgery : JAWS · 2024Article
- Physical activity recommendations pre and post abdominal wall reconstruction: a scoping review of the evidence.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2022Article
- Building a Center for Abdominal Core Health: The Importance of a Holistic Multidisciplinary Approach.Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract · 2022Review
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- Role of Indocyanine Green to Mitigate Wound Complications in Component Separation Technique for Ventral Hernia Repair-Our Early Experience.World journal of surgery · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundOpen ventral hernia repair (VHR) is associated with postoperative complications and hospital readmissions. A comprehensive Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) protocol for VHR contributes to improved clinical outcomes including the rapid return of bowel function and reduced infections. The purpose of this study was to compare hospital costs for patients cared for prior to ERAS implementation with patients cared for with an ERAS protocol.
methodsWith IRB approval, clinical characteristics and postoperative outcomes data were obtained via retrospective review of consecutive VHR patients 2 years prior to and 14 months post ERAS implementation. Hospital cost data were obtained from the cost accounting system inclusive of index hospitalization. Clinical data and hospital costs were compared between groups.
resultsData for 178 patients (127 pre-ERAS, 51 post-ERAS) were analyzed. Preoperative and operative characteristics including gender, ASA class, comorbidities, and BMI were similar between groups. ERAS patients had faster return of bowel function (p = 0.001) and decreased incidence of superficial surgical site infection (p = 0.003). Hospital length of stay did not vary significantly pre and post ERAS implementation. Inpatient pharmacy costs were increased in ERAS group ($2673 vs. $1176 p < 0.001), but total hospital costs (14,692 vs. 15,151, p = 0.538) were similar between groups.
conclusionsStandardization of hernia care via ERAS protocol improves clinical outcomes without impacting total costs.
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