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Short-term outcomes and benefits of ERAS program in elderly patients undergoing colorectal surgery: a case-matched study compared to conventional care.

Patricia TejedorCarlos PastorSantiago Gonzalez-AyoraMario Ortega-LopezHector GuadalajaraDamian Garcia-Olmo
Published in: International journal of colorectal disease (2018)
In our experience, ERAS should be implemented without reservations in elderly patients expecting the same goals and benefits as with other age groups. Barriers in achieving a high compliance rate are common and will require a great effort in patient's education, an intensive perioperative care, and sometimes a change in the surgeons' practice.
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