Bowel surgery in an Enhanced Surgical Recovery Programme (ESRP) for gynaecologic surgery: Is recovery still enhanced or do we need to take a step back?

Abstract

The aim of this study was to assess the impact of ERAS approach ("fluid restrictive & drainless") on open liver resections for HCC comparing their outcome with open resections in pre-ERAS period and with laparoscopic surgery. Methods: 207 patients undergoing minor liver resection for HCC were divided into three groups: Group A, open minor resections in pre-ERAS period (95 patients); Group B, laparoscopic ERAS resections (55 patients); Group C, open ERAS resections (57 patients). Results: Blood loss was lower i…