Background This is the fourth updated Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS®) Society
guideline presenting a consensus for optimal perioperative care in colorectal surgery and …

Background Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathways are now implemented
worldwide with strong evidence that adhesion to such protocol reduces medical …

Most patients who undergo surgical procedures experience acute postoperative pain, but
evidence suggests that less than half report adequate postoperative pain relief. Many …

Background Lung-protective ventilation with the use of low tidal volumes and positive end-
expiratory pressure is considered best practice in the care of many critically ill patients …

Background This review aims to present a consensus for optimal perioperative care in
colonic surgery and to provide graded recommendations for items for an evidenced-based …

Background The present interdisciplinary consensus review proposes clinical
considerations and recommendations for anaesthetic practice in patients undergoing …

BACKGROUND & AIMS: Protocols for enhanced recovery provide comprehensive and
evidence-based guidelines for best perioperative care. Protocol implementation may reduce …

Background Application of evidence-based perioperative care protocols reduces
complication rates, accelerates recovery and shortens hospital stay. Presently, there are no …

Postoperative pain has been poorly managed for decades. Recent surveys from USA and
Europe do not show any major improvement. Persistent postoperative pain is common after …

Financial Disclosure: The funding bodies (ASCRS and SAGES) did not influence the content
of this work and no other specific funding was received from other entities. Dr Keller is a …