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Santiago AE, Cruz VPG, Furtado RS, Cândido EB, Brandão WC, Silva Filho AL. Gamified Mobile App (MobERAS) for Telemonitoring Patients in the Postoperative Period Based on the Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Program: Development and Validation Study. JMIR Perioper Med 2024; 7:e56033. [PMID: 39141909 PMCID: PMC11358650 DOI: 10.2196/56033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 08/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Digital technology and gamified apps can be useful in the health care context. Gamification uses technology to influence users' actions and motivations through experiences that resemble games. Patient adherence to the enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) program is crucial for achieving early recovery after surgery and continuous monitoring is essential for obtaining good results. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to describe the development and validation of a mobile app for enhanced recovery after surgery (MobERAS), a gamified mobile health app for telemonitoring patients in the postoperative period based on the ERAS program, and to evaluate its functionality and usability and the experience of patients, health care professionals, and computer professionals with its use. METHODS We developed MobERAS for postoperative telemonitoring, with active participation of patients in the process, and offering availability of real-time information for the health team. The app development process included idealization, interdisciplinary team formation, potential needs assessment, and product deployment. Usability tests were conducted throughout the development process with improvements, technical adjustments, and updates. After finalization, comprehensive verification tests were performed. The parameters evaluated are those that can influence the length of hospital stay, such as nausea, vomiting, pain scales, return to normal gastrointestinal function, and thromboembolic events. MobERAS was designed to be downloaded by users on their phones, tablets, or other mobile devices and to provide postoperative data. The app has a GPS that monitors the patient's walking time and distance and is connected to a virtual database that stores the collected data. RESULTS Women undergoing medium and major gynecologic oncologic surgeries were included. We included 65 patients with an average age of 53.2 (SD 7.4, range 18-85) years. The time of use ranged from 23.4 to 70 hours (mean 45.1, SD 19.2 hours). Regarding adherence to the use of MobERAS, the mean fill rate was 56.3% (SD 12.1%, range 41.7%-100%), and ambulation data were obtained for 60 (92.3%) of the 65 patients. The researcher had access to the data filled out by the patients in real time. There was good acceptance of the use of MobERAS by the patients, with good evaluation of the app's usability. MobERAS was easy to use and considered attractive because of its gamified design. The app was rated as good or very good in all items by health care professionals (n=20) and professionals specializing in technological innovation (n=10). CONCLUSIONS MobERAS is easy to use, safe, well accepted by patients, and well evaluated by experts. It can be of great use in clinical surgical practice and an important tool for greater engagement of patients and health care professionals with the ERAS program.
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- Aline Evangelista Santiago
- Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Mastology, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho", Botucatu, Brazil
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Department of Computer Science, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Mastology, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho", Botucatu, Brazil
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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Mueller MG, Ashmore S, Collins S, Lewicky-Gaupp C, Kenton K. Single-Port Robotic Sacrocolpopexy: Description of an Advanced Minimally Invasive Approach and Review of the Relevant Literature. Int Urogynecol J 2024:10.1007/s00192-024-05865-6. [PMID: 39073630 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-024-05865-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS Sacrocolpopexy is the gold standard for the surgical management of apical prolapse. Over the years, surgical advancements have transformed the procedure from a laparotomy with a hospital stay of several days to a minimally invasive approach with a much shorter hospital stay. One recent innovation has the potential to transform minimally invasive sacrocolpopexy. METHODS The da Vinci single-port robotic platform has allowed urological procedures to generate improved recovery, pain control, and cosmesis, with no differences in complications rates. RESULTS Although the data with respect to sacrocolpopexy are more limited owing to the novelty of this application, the results appear to be similar to those of urological procedures such as prostatectomy. CONCLUSIONS We present our surgical technique for completing single-port robotic sacrocolpopexy, with and without a hysterectomy, as well as a review of the relevant literature.
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- Pritzker School of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Pritzker School of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Pritzker School of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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Moon AS, Andikyan V, Agarwal R, Stroever S, Misita D, Laibangyang A, Doo D, Chuang LT. Incisional infiltration versus transversus abdominis plane block of liposomal bupivacaine after midline vertical laparotomy for suspected gynecologic malignancy: a pilot study. Gynecol Oncol Rep 2023; 47:101203. [PMID: 37251783 PMCID: PMC10220396 DOI: 10.1016/j.gore.2023.101203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023] Open
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Background To evaluate whether incisional infiltration of liposomal bupivacaine would decrease opioid requirement and pain scores after midline vertical laparotomy for suspected or known gynecologic malignancy compared with transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block with liposomal bupivacaine. Methods A prospective, single blind randomized controlled trial compared incisional infiltration of liposomal bupivacaine plus 0.5% bupivacaine versus TAP block with liposomal bupivacaine plus 0.5% bupivacaine. In the incisional infiltration group, patients received 266 mg free base liposomal bupivacaine with 150 mg bupivacaine hydrochloride. In the TAP block group, 266 mg free base bupivacaine with 150 mg bupivacaine hydrochloride was administered bilaterally. The primary outcome was total opioid use during the first 48-hour postoperative period. Secondary outcomes included pain scores at rest and with exertion at 2, 6, 12, 24 and 48 h after surgery. Results Forty three patients were evaluated. After interim analysis, a three-fold higher sample size than originally calculated was required to detect a statistically significant difference. There was no clinical difference between the two arms in mean opioid requirement (morphine milligram equivalents) for the first 48 h after surgery (59.9 vs. 80.8, p = 0.13). There were no differences in pain scores at rest or with exertion between the two groups at pre-specified time intervals. Conclusion In this pilot study, incisional infiltration of liposomal bupivacaine and TAP block with liposomal bupivacaine demonstrated clinically similar opioid requirement after gynecologic laparotomy for suspected or known gynecologic cancer. Given the underpowered study, these findings cannot support the superiority of either modality after open gynecologic surgery.
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- Ashley S. Moon
- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Danbury/Norwalk Hospitals, Nuvance Health, 24 Hospital Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Danbury/Norwalk Hospitals, Nuvance Health, 24 Hospital Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
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- Department of Research and Innovation, Danbury/Norwalk Hospitals, Nuvance Health, 24 Hospital Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
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- Department of Research and Innovation, Danbury/Norwalk Hospitals, Nuvance Health, 24 Hospital Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Danbury/Norwalk Hospitals, Nuvance Health, 24 Hospital Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Danbury/Norwalk Hospitals, Nuvance Health, 24 Hospital Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Danbury/Norwalk Hospitals, Nuvance Health, 24 Hospital Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Danbury/Norwalk Hospitals, Nuvance Health, 24 Hospital Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
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Fracol M, Teven CM, Selimos B, Wier S, Stockslager C, Schoenfeldt J, Connors P, Monahan D, Dumanian GA, Howard MA. Pushing the DIEP Envelope with ERAS: 24 Hour Discharge is Safe in Appropriately Selected Patients. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2023; 11:e5070. [PMID: 37396837 PMCID: PMC10313246 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000005070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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Enhanced recovery after surgery protocols have become increasingly adopted for autologous breast reconstruction, demonstrating improved quality of care and reduced hospital stays. Despite this, average length of stay remains over 3 days. We have found, in appropriately selected patients, hospital length of stay can be safely reduced to less than 48 hours. Methods Retrospective review was performed of patients who underwent microsurgical breast reconstruction by the senior author (M.H.) from April 2019 to December 2021. Demographics, operative details, length of stay, and postoperative complications are reported to assess for safety of discharge within 48 hours, with the primary outcome measure being flap loss. Results In total, 188 flaps were performed on 107 patients. Average age was 51.4 years (SD 10.1 years) with average BMI 26.6 kg/m2 (SD 4.8 kg/m2). Average length of stay was 1.97 days (SD 0.61 days), and 96 patients (89.7%) were discharged within 48 hours. Six flaps (3.2%) required operative takebacks. Five of the six (83.3%) takebacks occurred on postoperative days zero or one, and all five of these flaps were salvaged. There were four breast hematomas (2.1%), four breast seromas (2.1%), eight breast infections (4.3%), 13 breasts (6.9%) with wound dehiscence, four flaps (2.1%) with partial flap loss, and 24 breasts (12.8%) with mastectomy flap necrosis. One hundred fifty flaps (79.8%) had no complications. Overall success rate of flap reconstruction was 99.5%. Conclusion Hospital discharge in 24-48 hours is safe in appropriately selected patients undergoing autologous tissue breast reconstruction.
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- Megan Fracol
- From the Division of Plastic Surgery, Northwestern Medicine, Lake Forest, Ill
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- From the Division of Plastic Surgery, Northwestern Medicine, Lake Forest, Ill
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- From the Division of Plastic Surgery, Northwestern Medicine, Lake Forest, Ill
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- From the Division of Plastic Surgery, Northwestern Medicine, Lake Forest, Ill
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- From the Division of Plastic Surgery, Northwestern Medicine, Lake Forest, Ill
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Northwestern Medicine, Lake Forest, Ill
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- Department of Surgery, Northwestern Medicine, Lake Forest, Ill
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- From the Division of Plastic Surgery, Northwestern Medicine, Lake Forest, Ill
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- From the Division of Plastic Surgery, Northwestern Medicine, Lake Forest, Ill
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Robella M, Tonello M, Berchialla P, Sciannameo V, Ilari Civit AM, Sommariva A, Sassaroli C, Di Giorgio A, Gelmini R, Ghirardi V, Roviello F, Carboni F, Lippolis PV, Kusamura S, Vaira M. Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) Program for Patients with Peritoneal Surface Malignancies Undergoing Cytoreductive Surgery with or without HIPEC: A Systematic Review and a Meta-Analysis. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:cancers15030570. [PMID: 36765534 PMCID: PMC9913706 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15030570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Revised: 01/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) program refers to a multimodal intervention to reduce the length of stay and postoperative complications; it has been effective in different kinds of major surgery including colorectal, gynaecologic and gastric cancer surgery. Its impact in terms of safety and efficacy in the treatment of peritoneal surface malignancies is still unclear. A systematic review and a meta-analysis were conducted to evaluate the effect of ERAS after cytoreductive surgery with or without HIPEC for peritoneal metastases. MEDLINE, PubMed, EMBASE, Google Scholar and Cochrane Database were searched from January 2010 and December 2021. Single and double-cohort studies about ERAS application in the treatment of peritoneal cancer were considered. Outcomes included the postoperative length of stay (LOS), postoperative morbidity and mortality rates and the early readmission rate. Twenty-four studies involving 5131 patients were considered, 7 about ERAS in cytoreductive surgery (CRS) + HIPEC and 17 about cytoreductive alone; the case histories of two Italian referral centers in the management of peritoneal cancer were included. ERAS adoption reduced the LOS (-3.17, 95% CrI -4.68 to -1.69 in CRS + HIPEC and -1.65, 95% CrI -2.32 to -1.06 in CRS alone in the meta-analysis including 6 and 17 studies respectively. Non negligible lower postoperative morbidity was also in the meta-analysis including the case histories of two Italian referral centers. Implementation of an ERAS protocol may reduce LOS, postoperative complications after CRS with or without HIPEC compared to conventional recovery.
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- Manuela Robella
- Unit of Surgical Oncology, Candiolo Cancer Institute, FPO-IRCCS, 10060 Torino, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-338-382-4104
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- Advanced Surgical Oncology Unit, Surgical Oncology of the Esophagus and Digestive Tract, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS, 35128 Padova, Italy
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- Center for Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Public Health (C-BEPH), Deptartment of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Torino, 10124 Torino, Italy
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- Center for Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Public Health (C-BEPH), Deptartment of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Torino, 10124 Torino, Italy
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- Advanced Surgical Oncology Unit, Surgical Oncology of the Esophagus and Digestive Tract, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS, 35128 Padova, Italy
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- Abdominal Oncology Department, Fondazione Giovanni Pascale, IRCCS, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Surgical Unit of Peritoneum and Retroperitoneum, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli-IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- SC Chirurgia Generale d’Urgenza ed Oncologica, AOU Policlinico di Modena, 41125 Modena, Italy
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- UOC Ovarian Carcinoma Fondazione Policlinico Universitario “A. Gemelli” IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Unit of General Surgery and Surgical Oncology, Department of Medicine, Surgery, and Neurosciences, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy
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- Peritoneal Tumours Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, 00144 Rome, Italy
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- Peritoneal Surface Malignancies Unit, Fondazione Istituto Nazionale Tumori IRCCS Milano, 20133 Milano, Italy
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- Unit of Surgical Oncology, Candiolo Cancer Institute, FPO-IRCCS, 10060 Torino, Italy
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Mohamed Ibrahim SM, Mahmoud El-Sheikh MA, Salama Abdelfattah AM. Effect of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol on Postoperative Outcomes of Women Undergoing Abdominal Hysterectomy. SAGE Open Nurs 2023; 9:23779608231165948. [PMID: 37032960 PMCID: PMC10074610 DOI: 10.1177/23779608231165948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023] Open
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Background Enhanced recovery after surgery protocol is a standardized, multidisciplinary approach for shorter hospital stay without negatively affecting patient outcomes. The aim of this research was to evaluate the effect of enhanced recovery after surgery protocol on postoperative outcomes of women undergoing abdominal hysterectomy. Design A quasi-experimental design was adopted to fulfil the aim of this research. Setting The research was conducted at Obstetric and Gynecological Department in Benha University Hospital. Sample A purposive sample of 148 women undergoing abdominal hysterectomy divided into two groups. Data collection Three tools were used: Tool (I) structured questionnaire sheet. Tool (II) post-operative pain assessment scale (numerical rating scale). Tool (III) post-operative outcomes assessment sheet. Results There was a highly statistically significant difference between the studied groups regarding all postoperative outcomes (p = .000). The women in the study group experienced less mean score of pain compared to those in control group on both 2nd and 3rd day after surgery. Also, there was a statistically significant difference between the studied groups regarding postoperative complication and readmission (p = .000). Conclusion Women undergoing abdominal hysterectomy who received enhanced recovery after surgery protocol had better postoperative outcomes than women who received routine perioperative care.
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- Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing, Benha University, Benha, Egypt
- Amira Mohammed Salama Abdelfattah,
Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing, Benha University, Benha, Egypt.
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O'Neill AM, Calpin GG, Norris L, Beirne JP. The impact of enhanced recovery after gynaecological surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Gynecol Oncol 2023; 168:8-16. [PMID: 36356373 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2022.10.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Enhanced Recovery After Surgery programs have become the gold standard of care in many surgical specialities. OBJECTIVES This updated systematic review and meta-analysis aims to evaluate how an ERAS program can impact outcomes across both benign and oncological gynaecological surgery to inform standard surgical practice. SEARCH STRATEGY An electronic search of the SCOPUS, Embase and PubMed Medline databases was performed for relevant studies assessing the use of ERAS in patients undergoing gynaecological surgery compared with those without ERAS. SELECTION CRITERIA The studies included were all trials using ERAS programs in gynaecological surgery with a clearly outlined protocol which included at least four items from the most recent guidelines and recorded one primary outcome. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Meta-analysis was performed on two primary endpoints; post-operative length of stay and readmission rate and one secondary endpoint; rates of ileus. Further subgroup analyses was performed to compare benign and oncological surgeries. MAIN RESULTS Forty studies (7885 patients) were included in the meta-analysis; 15 randomised controlled trials and 25 cohort studies. 21 studies (4333 patients) were included in meta-analyses of length of stay. Patients in the ERAS group (2351 patients) had a shortened length of stay by 1.22 days (95% CI: -1.59 - -0.86, P < 0.00001) compared to those in the control group (1982 patients). Evaluation of 27 studies (6051 patients) in meta-analysis of readmission rate demonstrated a 20% reduction in readmission rate (OR: 0.80, 95% CI: 0.65-0.97). Analysis of our secondary outcome, demonstrated a 47% reduction in rate of ileus compared to the control group. CONCLUSIONS ERAS pathways significantly reduce length of stay without increasing readmission rates or rates of ileus across benign and oncological gynaecological surgery.
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- Alice M O'Neill
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The National Maternity Hospital, Holles Street, Dublin 2, Ireland.
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital Galway, Newcastle Road, Galway, Ireland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Trinity St. James' Cancer Institute, Trinity Centre for Health Sciences, St. James' Hospital, Dublin 8, Ireland
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- Department of Gynaecological Oncology, Trinity St. James' Cancer Institute, St. James' Hospital, Dublin 8, Ireland
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ERAS implementation in an urban patient population undergoing gynecologic surgery. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol 2022; 85:1-11. [PMID: 36031533 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2022.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols improve outcomes. We investigated ERAS implementation in a population with comorbid conditions, inadequate insurance, and barriers to healthcare undergoing gynecologic surgery. OBJECTIVE To investigate ERAS implementation in publicly insured/uninsured patients undergoing gynecologic surgery on hospital length of stay (LOS), 30-day hospital readmission rates, opioid administration, and pain scores. STUDY DESIGN Data were obtained pre- and post-ERAS implementation. Patients undergoing gynecologic surgery with private insurance, public insurance, and uninsured were included (N = 589). LOS, readmission <30 days, opioid administration, and pain scores were assessed. RESULTS Implementation of ERAS led to shorter LOS 1.75 vs. 1.49 days (p = 0.008). Average pain scores decreased from 3.07 pre-ERAS vs. 2.47 post-ERAS (p = <0.001). Opioid use decreased for ERAS patients (67.22 vs. 33.18, p = <0.001). Hospital readmission rates were unchanged from 8.2% pre-ERAS vs. 10.3% post-ERAS (p = 0.392). CONCLUSIONS ERAS decreased pain scores and opioid use without increasing LOS or readmissions.
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Enhanced Recovery After Surgery in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am 2022; 49:381-395. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ogc.2022.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Chau JPC, Liu X, Lo SHS, Chien WT, Hui SK, Choi KC, Zhao J. Perioperative enhanced recovery programmes for women with gynaecological cancers. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2022; 3:CD008239. [PMID: 35289396 PMCID: PMC8922407 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd008239.pub5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Gynaecological cancers account for 15% of newly diagnosed cancer cases in women worldwide. In recent years, increasing evidence demonstrates that traditional approaches in perioperative care practice may be unnecessary or even harmful. The enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programme has therefore been gradually introduced to replace traditional approaches in perioperative care. There is an emerging body of evidence outside of gynaecological cancer which has identified that perioperative ERAS programmes decrease length of postoperative hospital stay and reduce medical expenditure without increasing complication rates, mortality, and readmission rates. However, evidence-based decisions on perioperative care practice for major surgery in gynaecological cancer are limited. This is an updated version of the original Cochrane Review published in Issue 3, 2015. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the beneficial and harmful effects of perioperative enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programmes in gynaecological cancer care on length of postoperative hospital stay, postoperative complications, mortality, readmission, bowel functions, quality of life, participant satisfaction, and economic outcomes. SEARCH METHODS We searched the following electronic databases for the literature published from inception until October 2020: Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), MEDLINE, Embase, PubMed, AMED (Allied and Complementary Medicine), CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature), Scopus, and four Chinese databases including the China Biomedical Literature Database (CBM), WanFang Data, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and Weipu Database. We also searched four trial registration platforms and grey literature databases for ongoing and unpublished trials, and handsearched the reference lists of included trials and accessible reviews for relevant references. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomised controlled trials (RCTs) that compared ERAS programmes for perioperative care in women with gynaecological cancer to traditional care strategies. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently screened studies for inclusion, extracted the data and assessed methodological quality for each included study using the Cochrane risk of bias tool 2 (RoB 2) for RCTs. Using Review Manager 5.4, we pooled the data and calculated the measures of treatment effect with the mean difference (MD), standardised mean difference (SMD), and risk ratio (RR) with a 95% confidence interval (CI) to reflect the summary estimates and uncertainty. MAIN RESULTS We included seven RCTs with 747 participants. All studies compared ERAS programmes with traditional care strategies for women with gynaecological cancer. We had substantial concerns regarding the methodological quality of the included studies since the included RCTs had moderate to high risk of bias in domains including randomisation process, deviations from intended interventions, and measurement of outcomes. ERAS programmes may reduce length of postoperative hospital stay (MD -1.71 days, 95% CI -2.59 to -0.84; I2 = 86%; 6 studies, 638 participants; low-certainty evidence). ERAS programmes may result in no difference in overall complication rates (RR 0.71, 95% CI 0.48 to 1.05; I2 = 42%; 5 studies, 537 participants; low-certainty evidence). The certainty of evidence was very low regarding the effect of ERAS programmes on all-cause mortality within 30 days of discharge (RR 0.98, 95% CI 0.14 to 6.68; 1 study, 99 participants). ERAS programmes may reduce readmission rates within 30 days of operation (RR 0.45, 95% CI 0.22 to 0.90; I2 = 0%; 3 studies, 385 participants; low-certainty evidence). ERAS programmes may reduce the time to first flatus (MD -0.82 days, 95% CI -1.00 to -0.63; I2 = 35%; 4 studies, 432 participants; low-certainty evidence) and the time to first defaecation (MD -0.96 days, 95% CI -1.47 to -0.44; I2 = 0%; 2 studies, 228 participants; low-certainty evidence). The studies did not report the effects of ERAS programmes on quality of life. The evidence on the effects of ERAS programmes on participant satisfaction was very uncertain due to the limited number of studies. The adoption of ERAS strategies may not increase medical expenditure, though the evidence was of very low certainty (SMD -0.22, 95% CI -0.68 to 0.25; I2 = 54%; 2 studies, 167 participants). AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Low-certainty evidence suggests that ERAS programmes may shorten length of postoperative hospital stay, reduce readmissions, and facilitate postoperative bowel function recovery without compromising participant safety. Further well-conducted studies are required in order to validate the certainty of these findings.
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- Janita Pak Chun Chau
- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Princess Margaret Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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Santiago AE, Filho ALDS, Cândido EB, Ribeiro PA, Silva JCRE, Primo WQSP, Carvalho JP, Podgaec S, Lino CAPC, Quintáiros RDA, Brito LGO. Perioperative management in gynecological surgery based on the ERAS program. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE GINECOLOGIA E OBSTETRICIA : REVISTA DA FEDERACAO BRASILEIRA DAS SOCIEDADES DE GINECOLOGIA E OBSTETRICIA 2022; 44:202-210. [PMID: 35213920 PMCID: PMC9948094 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1743401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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Design and Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol in Elective Lumbar Spine Fusion by Posterior Approach: A Retrospective, Comparative Study. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2021; 46:E679-E687. [PMID: 33315772 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000003869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective, comparative. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to design an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol for elective lumbar spine fusion by posterior approach, and to compare the results after ERAS implementation in patients undergoing elective lumbar spine fusion with conventional perioperative care. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Despite wide adoption in other surgical disciplines, ERAS has only been recently implemented in spine surgery. The integrated multidisciplinary approach of ERAS aims to reduce surgical stress to achieve better outcomes. METHODS Hospital records of adult patients who underwent one- to three-level elective lumbar spine fusion by posterior approach at a single center were retrospectively studied. An ERAS protocol was designed based on the prevalent hospital practices, local resources and supportive evidence from literature. The ERAS protocol was implemented at our institute in December 2016-dividing patients into pre-ERAS and post-ERAS groups. The outcome measures for comparison were: length of hospital stay (LOS), postoperative complications, 60-day readmission rate, 60-day reoperation rate, and patient-reported outcome measures (visual analogue scale [VAS] and Oswestry Disability Index [ODI] score) at stipulated time intervals. RESULTS A total of 812 patients were included - 496 in the pre-ERAS group and 316 in the post-ERAS group. There was no significant difference between the two groups in baseline demographic, clinical, and surgery-related variables. Patients in the post-ERAS group had a significantly shorter LOS (2.94 vs. 3.68 days). The rate of postoperative complications (13.5% vs. 11.7%), 60-day readmission (1.8% vs. 2.2%), and 60-day reoperation (1.2% vs. 1.3%) did not differ significantly between the pre-ERAS and post-ERAS groups. The VAS and ODI scores, similar at baseline, were significantly lower in the post-ERAS group (VAS: 49.8 ± 12.0 vs. 44 ± 10.8, ODI: 31.6 ± 14.2 vs. 28 ± 12.8) at 4 weeks after surgery. This difference however was not significant at intermediate-term follow-up (6 months and 12 months). CONCLUSION Implementation of an ERAS protocol is feasible for elective lumbar spine fusion, and leads to shorter LOS and improved early pain and functional outcome scores.Level of Evidence: 3.
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Smith MJ, Lee J, Brodsky AL, Figueroa MA, Stamm MH, Giard A, Luker N, Friedman S, Huncke T, Jain SK, Pothuri B. Optimizing Robotic Hysterectomy for the Patient Who Is Morbidly Obese with a Surgical Safety Pathway. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2021; 28:2052-2059.e3. [PMID: 34139329 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2021.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Revised: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE Obesity is a growing worldwide epidemic, and patients classified as obese undergoing gynecologic robotic surgery are at increased risk for surgical complications. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and outcomes of a surgical safety protocol known as the High BMI [Body Mass Index] Pathway (HBP) for patients with BMI ≥40 kg/m2 undergoing planned robotic hysterectomy. Our primary outcome was the rate of all-cause perioperative complications in patients undergoing surgery with the use of the HBP. DESIGN A retrospective cohort study. SETTING An academic teaching hospital. PATIENTS A total of 138 patients classified as morbidly obese (BMI ≥40 kg/m2) undergoing robotic hysterectomy. INTERVENTIONS The HBP was developed by a multidisciplinary team and was instituted on January 1, 2016, as a quality improvement project. Patients classified as morbidly obese undergoing robotic hysterectomy after this date were compared with consecutive historical controls. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Seventy-two patients underwent robotic hysterectomies on the HBP and were compared with 66 controls. There were no differences in age, BMI, blood loss, number of comorbidities, or cancer diagnosis. Since the implementation of the HBP, there has been a decrease in anesthesia time (-57.0 minutes; p = .001) and total operating room time (-47.0 min; p = .020), as well as lower estimated blood loss (median 150 mL [interquartile range 100-200] vs 200 mL [interquartile range 100-300]; p = .002) and reduction in overnight hospital admissions (33.3% vs 63.6%; p <.001). In the HBP group, there were fewer all-cause complications (19.4% vs 37.9%; p = .023) and infectious complications (8.3% vs 33.3%; p = .001), and there was no increase in the readmission rates (p = .400). In multivariable analysis, the HBP reduced all-cause complications (odds ratio 0.353; p = .010) after controlling for the covariate (total time in the operating room). CONCLUSION The HBP is a feasible method of optimizing the outcome for patients classified as morbidly obese undergoing major gynecologic surgery. Initiation of the HBP can lead to decreased anesthesia and operating times, all-cause complications, and overnight hospital admissions without increasing readmission rates.
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- Maria J Smith
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NYU Langone Health (Dr. Smith), New York, NY
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (Drs. Lee), Dallas, TX
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of California San Diego (Drs. Brodsky), San Diego, CA
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- NYU Medical Center, NYU Langone Health (Mss. Figueroa, Giard, and Luker, and Mr. Stamm)
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- NYU Medical Center, NYU Langone Health (Mss. Figueroa, Giard, and Luker, and Mr. Stamm)
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- NYU Medical Center, NYU Langone Health (Mss. Figueroa, Giard, and Luker, and Mr. Stamm)
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- NYU Medical Center, NYU Langone Health (Mss. Figueroa, Giard, and Luker, and Mr. Stamm)
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Langone Health (Mr. Friedman)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, NYU Langone Health (Drs. Huncke and Jain), New York, NY
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- Department of Anesthesiology, NYU Langone Health (Drs. Huncke and Jain), New York, NY
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, NYU Langone Health (Dr. Pothuri).
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Thangavel D, Gerges B, Brand A. Prospective study of patient satisfaction with enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol in the immediate post-operative period in gynaecological oncology. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol 2021; 61:591-598. [PMID: 33890284 DOI: 10.1111/ajo.13361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Revised: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is a multimodal protocol which aims to facilitate faster discharge from hospital and recovery after surgery by minimising physiological and physical stress on the body before, during and after surgery. AIMS The aim of this study is to evaluate patient satisfaction while being managed with the ERAS pathway and to determine whether it is an acceptable model of care in this respect. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study is an observational study of patient satisfaction in ERAS in gynaecological oncology. Patients who underwent laparoscopy or laparotomy for malignancy or suspected malignancy were asked to complete a validated questionnaire (EORTC IN-PATSAT32) prior to discharge from hospital after surgery. RESULTS There were 113 (75.33%) patients recruited out of 150 patients who were approached. There were 68 cases of laparotomy and 45 cases of laparoscopy. There were no statistically significant differences between baseline characteristics of responders and non-responders in both the laparotomy and the laparoscopy group. Patients reported high levels of satisfaction, with a mean score for general satisfaction of 92.2 (SD 11.44 ± 1.387) in the laparotomy group and 92.4 (SD 10.69 ± 1.594) for the laparoscopy group. CONCLUSIONS The results of our study reflect high levels of patient satisfaction in both the laparotomy and laparoscopy groups. This could be attributed to a strong focus on discharge planning through a multi-disciplinary approach, specifically addressing key aspects to recovery from initial consultation. The study reflects the successful implementation of an ERAS protocol with gynaecological oncological surgery in this unit.
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- Dhivya Thangavel
- Westmead Centre of Gynaecological Oncology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Sydney West Advanced Pelvic Surgery, Blacktown Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Westmead Centre of Gynaecological Oncology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Chen X, Zhu Y, Zhao M, Hu Y, Luo J, Chen Y, Lin T, Chen H, Liu H, Li G, Yu J. Enhanced recovery after surgery in laparoscopic distal gastrectomy: Protocol for a prospective single-arm clinical trial. J Minim Access Surg 2021; 17:14-20. [PMID: 33353890 PMCID: PMC7945644 DOI: 10.4103/jmas.jmas_35_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programme is feasible and effective in reducing the length of hospital stay, overall complication rates and medical costs when applied to cases involving colonic and rectal resections. However, a recent prospective, randomised, open, parallel-controlled trial (Chinese Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Surgery Study-01 trial), initiated by our team, indicated that under conventional peri-operative management, the reduction of the post-operative hospital stay of laparoscopic distal gastrectomy (LDG) is quite limited compared with open gastrectomy. Thus, if we could provide valuable clinical evidence for demonstrating the efficacy of the ERAS programme for gastric cancer patients undergoing LDG, it would significantly enhance the peri-operative management of gastrectomy and benefit the patients. METHODS In this prospective single-arm trial, patients who are 18-75 years of age with gastric adenocarcinoma diagnosed with cT1-4aN0-3M0 and expected to undergo curative resection through LDG, are considered eligible for this study. All participants underwent LDG with peri-operative management under the ERAS programme. The primary outcome measures included the post-operative hospital stays and rehabilitative rate of the post-operative day 4. The secondary outcome measures are morbidity and mortality (time frame: 30 days), post-operative recovery index (time frame: 30 days), post-operative pain intensity (time frame: 3 days) and the medical costs from surgery to discharge. CONCLUSION With reasonable and scientific designing, the trial may be a great help to further discuss the benefit of ERAS programme and thus improving the peri-operative management of patients with gastrectomy.
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- Xinhua Chen
- Department of General Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Dr. Hao Liu, Department of General Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 1838, North Guangzhou Avenue, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. E-mail:
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- Department of General Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Dr. Guoxin Li, Department of General Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 1838, North Guangzhou Avenue, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. E-mail:
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- Department of General Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Address for correspondence: Dr. Jiang Yu, Department of General Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 1838, North Guangzhou Avenue, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. E-mail:
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Outcomes of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) in gynecologic oncology - A systematic review and meta-analysis. Gynecol Oncol 2020; 161:46-55. [PMID: 33388155 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2020.12.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2020] [Accepted: 12/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the benefit of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) on length of stay (LOS), postoperative complications, 30-day readmission, and cost in gynecologic oncology. METHODS A systematic literature search was performed in MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Register of Controlled Trials, and Web of Science for all peer-reviewed cohort studies and controlled trials on ERAS involving gynecologic oncology patients. Abstracts, commentaries, non-controlled studies, and studies without specific data on gynecologic oncology patients were excluded. Meta-analysis was performed on the primary endpoint of LOS. Subgroup analyses were performed based on risk of bias of the studies included, number of ERAS elements, and ERAS compliance. Secondary endpoints were readmission rate, complications, and cost. RESULTS A total of 31 studies (6703 patients) were included: 5 randomized controlled trials, and 26 cohort studies. Meta-analysis of 27 studies (6345 patients) demonstrated a decrease in LOS of 1.6 days (95% confidence interval, CI 1.2-2.1) with ERAS implementation. Meta-analysis of 21 studies (4974 patients) demonstrated a 32% reduction in complications (OR 0.68, 95% CI 0.55-0.83) and a 20% reduction in readmission (OR 0.80, 95% CI 0.64-0.99) for ERAS patients. There was no difference in 30-day postoperative mortality (OR 0.61, 95% CI 0.23-1.6) for ERAS patients compared to controls. No difference in the odds of complications or reduction in LOS was observed based on number of included ERAS elements or reported compliance with ERAS interventions. The mean cost savings for ERAS patients was $2129 USD (95% CI $712 - $3544). CONCLUSIONS ERAS protocols decrease LOS, complications, and cost without increasing rates of readmission or mortality in gynecologic oncology surgery. This evidence supports implementation of ERAS as standard of care in gynecologic oncology.
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Pineda-Solis K, Burchard PR, Ruffolo LI, Schoeniger LO, Linehan DC, Moalem J, Galka E. Early Prediction of Length of Stay After Pancreaticoduodenectomy. J Surg Res 2020; 260:499-505. [PMID: 33358193 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2020.11.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Revised: 08/10/2020] [Accepted: 11/01/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is an evidence-based clinical pathway designed to standardize and optimize care. We studied the impact of ERAS and sought to identify the most important recommendations to predict shorter length of stay (LOS) after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). METHODS We retrospectively reviewed all patients undergoing PD at our institution between January 2014 and June 2018. We compared clinicopathologic outcomes for patients before and after ERAS implementation. We defined "A-recommendations" as those that were graded "strong" and had "moderate" or "high" levels of evidence. We then compared outcomes of the ERAS group with adherence to "A-recommendations" and performed a subset analysis of "A-recommendations" over the first 72 h after surgery, which we termed "early factors". RESULTS A total of 191 patients underwent PD during the study period. We excluded 87 patients who had minimally invasive PD (22), vascular reconstruction (53), or both (12). Of the 104 patients studied, 56 (54%) were pre-ERAS and 48 (46%) were ERAS. There were no differences in comorbidities or demographics between these groups, and morbidity, mortality, and readmission rates were also similar (P > 0.6). Median LOS was 3.5 d shorter in the ERAS group (7 versus 10.5 d, P < 0.001). Adherence to "A-recommendations" within ERAS was associated with a decreased LOS (r = -0.52 P = 0.0001). Patients with >5 "early factors" had a median LOS of 6 d, whereas patients with <5 "early factors" had a median LOS of 9 d (P = 0.008). CONCLUSIONS ERAS is an effective protocol that standardizes care and reduces LOS after PD. Implementation of ERAS resulted in a 3.5-day reduction in our LOS with no change in morbidity, mortality, or readmissions. Adherence to ERAS protocol "A-recommendations" and ≥5 "early factors" may be predictive of shortened LOS.
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- Karen Pineda-Solis
- Department of General Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USA.
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- Department of General Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USA; Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USA
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Smith AE, Heiss K, Childress KJ. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology: A Pilot Study. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 2020; 33:403-409. [PMID: 32061749 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2020.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2019] [Revised: 01/30/2020] [Accepted: 02/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols have been successfully implemented in adult gynecology as well as adult and pediatric colorectal and urologic surgery with reduction in narcotic use, complications, return to the system (RTS), length of stay (LOS), and improved patient satisfaction. There are no studies evaluating the use of ERAS in pediatric and adolescent gynecology (PAG). The goals of this study are to present initial patient outcomes using ERAS in PAG patients undergoing intra-abdominal gynecologic surgery to prove efficacy, patient satisfaction, and decreased narcotic use. DESIGN As a quality improvement measure in perioperative care, an ERAS protocol including preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative components and a follow-up patient telephone call for pain assessment was implemented for all intra-abdominal gynecologic procedures. A retrospective study on implementation of ERAS components, outcomes, and patient satisfaction was then performed in participants meeting inclusion criteria. SETTING Large academic children's hospital. PARTICIPANTS Patients <25 years of age who underwent laparoscopic (LSC) or open abdominal (XLAP) gynecologic surgery using an ERAS protocol by the PAG service over a 12-month period. INTERVENTIONS An ERAS protocol including preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative components and follow-up patient telephone call for pain assessment was implemented for all major gynecologic surgeries performed by the PAG service. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Patient satisfaction with the perioperative ERAS protocol along with components including pain management, narcotic use, LOS, RTS, and postoperative complications for various intra-abdominal gynecologic procedures. RESULTS A total of 40 participants met inclusion criteria for the study. Thirty-four (85%) participants underwent LSC procedures and six (15%) underwent XLAP. Of the LSC patients, 95% were discharged on postoperative day 0, and all XLAP patients and one LSC patient were discharged on postoperative day 1. In all, 95% of patients were discharged from the hospital requiring only non-narcotic ERAS medications. There were no readmissions or postoperative complications. All patients were satisfied with their postoperative pain control at their follow-up telephone call and clinic visit. CONCLUSION Implementation of a pediatric-specific ERAS protocol in children and adolescents undergoing gynecologic surgery is feasible and safe, and leads to less narcotic use without an increase in complications or decrease in patient satisfaction.
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA; Department of Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA; Division of Gynecologic Specialties, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Emory University, Atlanta, GA.
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Enhanced recovery after surgery in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery surgical patients: one size fits all? Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol 2020; 32:248-254. [DOI: 10.1097/gco.0000000000000634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgical approach has improved complex gynecologic surgeries. It has the advantages of excellent visualization through the high-resolution 3-dimensional view, a wrist-like motion of the robotic arms and improved ergonomics. Similar to conventional laparoscopic surgeries, it is associated with a decrease in long-term surgical morbidity, early recovery and return to work, and improved esthetics. We discuss preoperative planning, surgical techniques, and some of the latest clinical results of robotic-assisted laparoscopic gynecologic surgery.
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- Ashley S Moon
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Danbury Hospital, Nuvance Health, 24 Hospital Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810, USA.
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Norwalk Hospital, Nuvance Health, 30 Stevens Street, Norwalk, CT 06850, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Danbury Hospital, Nuvance Health, 24 Hospital Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810, USA
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- Complete Women Care, 3711 Long Beach Boulevard, Suite 110, Long Beach, CA 90807, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Danbury Hospital, Nuvance Health, 24 Hospital Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810, USA
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Enhanced recovery versus conventional care in gastric cancer surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized and non-randomized controlled trials. Gastric Cancer 2019; 22:423-434. [PMID: 30805742 DOI: 10.1007/s10120-019-00937-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2018] [Accepted: 02/04/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols have been successfully integrated into peri-operative management of different cancer surgeries such as colorectal cancer. Their value for gastric cancer surgery, however, remains uncertain. METHODS A search for randomized and observational studies comparing ERAS versus conventional care in gastric cancer surgery was performed according to PRISMA guidelines. Random-effects meta-analyses with inverse variance weighting were conducted, and quality of included studies was assessed using the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool and Newcastle-Ottawa scale (PROSPERO: CRD42017080888). RESULTS Twenty-three studies involving 2686 patients were included. ERAS was associated with reduced length of hospital stay (WMD-2.47 days, 95% CI - 3.06 to - 1.89, P < 0.00001), time to flatus (WMD-0.70 days, 95% CI - 1.02 to - 0.37, P < 0.0001), and hospitalization costs (WMD-USD$ 4400, 95% CI - USD$ 5580 to - USD$ 3210, P < 0.00001), with consistent results across open and laparoscopic surgery. Postoperative morbidity and 30-day mortality were similar, although a higher rate of readmission was observed in the ERAS group (RR = 1.95, 95% CI 1.03-3.67, P = 0.04). Patients in the ERAS arm had significantly attenuated C-reactive protein levels on days 3/4 and 7, interleukin-6 levels on days 1, and 3/4, and tumor necrosis factor-α levels on days 3/4 postoperatively. CONCLUSION Compared to conventional care, ERAS reduces hospital stay, costs, surgical stress response and time to return of gut function, without increasing post-operative morbidity in gastric cancer surgery. However, precaution is necessary to reduce the increased risk of hospital readmission when adopting ERAS.
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Huepenbecker SP, Cusworth SE, Kuroki LM, Lu P, Samen CD, Woolfolk C, Deterding R, Wan L, Helsten DL, Bottros M, Mutch DG, Powell MA, Massad LS, Thaker PH. Continuous epidural infusion in gynecologic oncology patients undergoing exploratory laparotomy: The new standard for decreased postoperative pain and opioid use. Gynecol Oncol 2019; 153:356-361. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2019.02.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2018] [Revised: 02/12/2019] [Accepted: 02/19/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Pathway for Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Plast Reconstr Surg 2019; 143:655-666. [PMID: 30589825 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000005300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND The enhanced recovery after surgery pathway was introduced in 1997 as a multimodal approach to reduce preventable postoperative harm and shorten hospital length of stay. However, there is yet no widely accepted enhanced recovery after surgery protocol for microsurgical breast reconstruction. The authors conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of the current literature on enhanced recovery after surgery for microsurgical breast reconstruction with regard to postoperative length of stay and morbidity. METHODS The PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, Scopus, and Web of Science databases were searched for all studies published before June of 2016 containing original data on enhanced recovery after surgery in microsurgical breast reconstruction in relation to postoperative length of stay and morbidity. Studies were screened using eligibility criteria. Meta-analysis, odds ratio, and 95 percent confidence interval were used to pool acquired data. RESULTS The initial search identified 86 studies. Two independent screeners identified four original articles with a total of 676 patients. Length of stay was significantly shorter for patients on an enhanced recovery after surgery pathway (mean difference, -1.23; 95 percent CI, -1.50 to -0.96; p < 0.001; I = 0 percent; random effects model). Enhanced recovery was not associated with changes in 30-day postoperative morbidity; specifically, no significant difference was observed in rates of partial flap loss (p = 0.44), total flap loss (p = 0.91), breast hematoma (p = 0.69), donor-site infection (p = 0.53), urinary tract infection (p = 0.29), and pneumonia (p = 0.42). CONCLUSION The authors' review suggests that enhanced recovery after surgery in microsurgical breast reconstruction is associated with a reduced length of stay, and is not associated with increased postoperative morbidity.
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Renaud MC, Bélanger L, Lachapelle P, Grégoire J, Sebastianelli A, Plante M. Effectiveness of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Program in Gynaecology Oncologic Surgery: A Single-Centre Prospective Cohort Study. JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY CANADA 2019; 41:436-442. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jogc.2018.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2018] [Revised: 05/31/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Kalogera E, Glaser GE, Kumar A, Dowdy SC, Langstraat CL. Enhanced Recovery after Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Procedures with Bowel Surgery: A Systematic Review. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2019; 26:288-298. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2018.10.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2018] [Revised: 10/16/2018] [Accepted: 10/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Enhanced Recovery after Surgery in Gynecology: A Review of the Literature. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2019; 26:327-343. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2018.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2018] [Revised: 12/14/2018] [Accepted: 12/17/2018] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Lemoine A, Lambaudie E, Bonnet F, Leblanc E, Alfonsi P. [Perioperative care of epithelial ovarian cancer: Article drafted from the French Guidelines in oncology entitled "Initial management of patients with epithelial ovarian cancer" developed by FRANCOGYN, CNGOF, SFOG, GINECO-ARCAGY under the aegis of CNGOF and endorsed by INCa]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 47:187-196. [PMID: 30686730 DOI: 10.1016/j.gofs.2018.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2018] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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The following recommendations cover the perioperative management of ovarian, Fallopian tube and primary peritoneal cancers. Five questions related to pre-habilitation and enhanced recovery after surgery were evaluated. The conclusions and recommendations are based on an analysis of the level of evidence available in the literature. These recommendations are part of the overall recommendations for improving the management of ovarian, fallopian or primary peritoneal cancer, made with the support of INCa (Institut National du Cancer). The main preoperative measures are screening for nutritional deficiencies (Grade B) and for anaemia (GradeC) in patients with ovarian cancer. It is not possible to make recommendations on the correction of malnutrition and/or anemia or on the contribution of pre-operative immuno-nutrition due to the absence of data in ovarian cancer, tube cancer or primary peritoneum cancer. For the same reasons, no recommendation can be made on the value of preoperative digestive preparation in ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneum cancer. During surgery, goal-directed fluid therapy for patients with advanced ovarian cancer is recommended (Grade B). A single dose infusion of tranexamic acid is recommended for patients with ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer (GradeC). For postoperative analgesia, epidural analgesia is recommended for patients undergoing cyto-reduction surgery by laparotomy (Grade B). In the absence of epidural analgesia, patient controlled analgesia with morphine without continuous infusion (Grade B) is recommended. No recommendation can be given regarding intravenous administration of lidocaine and/or ketamine during surgery, or, regarding peri-operatively prescription of gabapentin or pregabalin. In the absence of studies on the impact of different non-opiate analgesic combinations for ovarian cancer surgery, no recommendations can be made. Early oral feeding is recommended, including in cases of digestive resection (Grade B). The implementation of enhanced recovery programs, including early mobilization, is recommended (GradeC).
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Affiliation(s)
- A Lemoine
- Service d'anesthésie, hôpital Tenon, médecine Sorbonne université, 75020 Paris, France.
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- Inserm, département de chirurgie oncologique, institut Paoli Calmettes, Aix-Marseille université, CNRS, 13000 Marseille, France
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- Service d'anesthésie, hôpital Tenon, médecine Sorbonne université, 75020 Paris, France
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- Département de chirurgie oncologique, centre Oscar Lambret, 59000 Lille, France
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- Service d'anesthésie, université Paris Descartes, groupe hospitalier Paris Saint-Joseph, 75014 Paris, France
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Moon A, Tangada A, Andikyan V, Chuang L. Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) in Gynecologic Surgery—A Review. CURRENT OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY REPORTS 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s13669-018-0247-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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The Impact of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Program on Patients Treated for Gynecologic Cancer in the Community Hospital Setting. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2018; 28:581-585. [DOI: 10.1097/igc.0000000000001198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to compare the outcomes of gynecologic oncology patients treated in the community hospital setting either under the auspices of an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol or in accordance with physician discretion.MethodsWe retrospectively evaluated a series of consecutive gynecologic oncology patients who were managed via open surgery in coincident with an ERAS pathway from January 2015 to December 2016. They were compared with a historical open surgery cohort who was treated from November 2013 to December 2014. The primary clinical end points encompassed hospital length of stay, hospital costs, and patient readmission rates.ResultsThere were 86 subjects accrued in the ERAS group and 91 patients in the historical cohort. The implementation of ERAS occasioned a greater than 3-day mean reduction in hospital stay (8.04 days for the historical group vs 4.88 days for the ERAS subjects; P = 0.001) and correspondingly diminished hospital costs ($11,877.47/patient vs $9305.26/patient; P = 0.04). Moreover, there were 2 readmissions (2.3%) in the ERAS group compared with 4 (4.4%) in the historical cohort (P = 0.282).ConclusionsThe results from our investigation suggest that adhering to an ERAS protocol confers beneficial hospital length of stay and hospital cost outcomes, without compromising patient readmission rates. Additional investigation scrutinizing the impact of ERAS enactment with more defined study variables in a larger, randomized setting is warranted.
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