Short-term outcomes after an enhanced recovery after surgery protocol in abdominal hysterectomies for leiomyomas in a teaching hospital.

Vanessa Alvarenga-Bezerra Renato Moretti MarquesMariana G BarbosaGabriela M RiosAna C S MengaiFernanda F AssirEdna C S PimentaSérgio Podgaec

Published in: International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (2022)

ERAS protocol implementation for hysterectomies involving uterine leiomyomas reduced the length of hospital stay, surgical site infection rates, and hospital costs. A mean savings of USD 603.6 per procedure would allow 62.4% more hysterectomies to be performed.

Keyphrases

surgical site infection
healthcare
randomized controlled trial
acute care
primary care
adverse drug
minimally invasive
quality improvement