Economic impact of enhanced recovery after surgery protocol in minimally invasive cardiac surgery.

Johannes PetersenBenjamin KlothJohanna KonertzJens KubitzLeonie Schulte-UentropGesche KetelsHermann ReichenspurnerEvaldas Girdauskas

Published in: BMC health services research (2021)

Implementation of an ERAS-protocol in minimally-invasive cardiac surgery can be carried out safely with a fast postoperative recovery of the patient. ERAS results in a financial benefit of up to €1909 per patient and therefore will play a key role in modern cardiac surgery in the near future.

Keyphrases

cardiac surgery
minimally invasive
acute kidney injury
case report
randomized controlled trial
primary care
healthcare
robot assisted
patients undergoing
young adults
health insurance