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Volume 14 Issue 1 (January) 2025

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Comparative Study of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocol Versus Traditional Perioperative Care in Colorectal Surgeries
Dr. Madhukar Rajaram Wagh, Dr. Gaurav Singal, Dr. Karmkrit Jain, Dr. Sunil Kumar

Background: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols have been increasingly adopted in various surgical fields to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. This study compares the efficacy of ERAS protocols to traditional perioperative care in patients undergoing colorectal surgeries. Methods: This retrospective cohort study involved 140 patients undergoing elective colorectal surgeries, divided equally between those receiving ERAS protocols and traditional care. Data were collected on overall success rates, readmission rates, mortality, length of hospital stay, and postoperative complications. Statistical analysis was performed to assess differences between the two groups. Results: Patients in the ERAS group exhibited a higher overall success rate (74.3% vs. 58.6%, p=0.023) and lower rates of readmission (10% vs. 21.4%, p=0.046) and mortality (2.86% vs. 7.14%, p=0.036) compared to the traditional care group. The mean length of hospital stay was significantly shorter in the ERAS group (4.3 days vs. 6.8 days, p<0.001). Furthermore, the ERAS group had lower incidences of postoperative complications such as infections (11.4% vs. 25.7%, p=0.012), bleeding (8.6% vs. 20%, p=0.014), and ileus (7.1% vs. 22.9%, p=0.009). Conclusion: ERAS protocols significantly improve the outcomes of colorectal surgeries, leading to higher success rates, reduced hospital stays, and fewer complications compared to traditional perioperative care. These findings support the broader implementation of ERAS protocols in colorectal surgeries to enhance patient recovery and optimize healthcare resources.

 
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