Enhanced Recovery After Bariatric Surgery: Feasibility and Outcomes in a National Bariatric Centre.
Emma C KearnsNaomi M FearonPauric O'ReillyCian LawtonTim McMackinAbigail M WalshJustin GeogheghanHelen M HeneghanPublished in: Obesity surgery (2021)
Implementing an ERABS protocol was feasible, safe, associated with low morbidity, no mortality, acceptable LOS and low readmission and reoperation rates. Although patients with obesity have a spectrum of disease-related complications, this should not preclude the use of an ERABS protocol in bariatric surgery.