ArticleBMC surgery2024
Cost saving in implementing ERAS protocol in emergency abdominal surgery.
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- Clinical Benefits of the Introduction of the ERAS Protocol in Thyroid Surgery: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols in esophagectomy: a comprehensive review of current practices.Updates in surgery · 2026Review
- Comparison of short-segment vs. long-segment fixation in posterior osteotomy for kyphotic deformity: effects on postoperative alignment and complications.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
- Beyond the Knife: Evolution, Innovation, Challenges, Global Gaps, and the Future of Acute Care Surgery.Cureus · 2026Review
- Adherence to enhanced recovery protocol in emergency general surgery: a prospective observational study.Updates in surgery · 2025Observational
- Cost Analysis for Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery: A Single-Centre Canadian Study.CJC open · 2025Article
- Elements for Implementing Perioperative Optimization in Cardiac Surgery Based on Enhanced Recovery after Surgery.Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia · 2025Article
- Evaluating the role of nursing interventions in enhanced recovery after surgery for minimally invasive spine surgery: a retrospective analysis.Frontiers in surgery · 2025Article
- Clinical Impact of Sarcopenia in the Decision-Making Process for Patients with Acute Diverticulitis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
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Abstract
introductionERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) protocol is now proposed as the standard of care in elective major abdominal surgery. Implementation of the ERAS protocol in emergency setting has been proposed but his economic impact has not been investigated. Aim of this study was to evaluate the cost saving of implementing ERAS in abdominal emergency surgery in a single institution.
methodsA group of 80 consecutive patients treated by ERAS protocol for gastrointestinal emergency surgery in 2021 was compared with an analogue group of 75 consecutive patients treated by the same surgery the year before implementation of ERAS protocol. Adhesion to postoperative items, length of stay, morbidity and mortality were recorded. Cost saving analysis was performed.
results50% Adhesion to postoperative items was reached on day 2 in the ERAS group in mean. Laparoscopic approach was 40 vs 12% in ERAS and control group respectively (p ,002). Length of stay was shorter in ERAS group by 3 days (9 vs 12 days p ,002). Morbidity and mortality rate were similar in both groups. The ERAS group had a mean cost saving of 1022,78 € per patient.
conclusionsERAS protocol implementation in the abdominal emergency setting is cost effective resulting in a significant shorter length of stay and cost saving per patient.
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