These studies showed reductions in duration of inpatient stays in the ERAS groups compared with more traditional care as well as reductions in morbidity and mortality rates .
Review ing the data reveals that ERAS protocol s have a role in reducing post-operative morbidity and result in an accelerated recovery following colorectal surgery .
Similarly , both primary and overall hospital stays are reduced significantly .
However , the available evidence suggests that ERAS protocol s do not reduce hospital readmissions or mortality .
INTRODUCTION Colorectal surgery has been associated with a complication rate of 15 - 20 % and mean post-operative inpatient stays of 6 - 11 days .
The principles of enhanced recovery after surgery ( ERAS ) are well established and have been developed to optimise peri-operative care and facilitate discharge .
The purpose of this systematic review is to present an up date d review of peri-operative care in colorectal surgery from the available evidence and ERAS group recommendations .
Randomized clinical trial of multimodal optimization of surgical care in patients undergoing major colonic resection
The aim of this trial was to compare  multimodal optimization  with  conventional perioperative management  in a consecutive series of patients undergoing a wide range of colorectal procedures
These studies showed reductions in duration of inpatient stays in the ERAS groups compared with more traditional care as well as reductions in morbidity and mortality rates .
Review ing the data reveals that ERAS protocol s have a role in reducing post-operative morbidity and result in an accelerated recovery following colorectal surgery .
Similarly , both primary and overall hospital stays are reduced significantly .
However , the available evidence suggests that ERAS protocol s do not reduce hospital readmissions or mortality .
INTRODUCTION Colorectal surgery has been associated with a complication rate of 15 - 20 % and mean post-operative inpatient stays of 6 - 11 days .
The principles of enhanced recovery after surgery ( ERAS ) are well established and have been developed to optimise peri-operative care and facilitate discharge .
The purpose of this systematic review is to present an up date d review of peri-operative care in colorectal surgery from the available evidence and ERAS group recommendations .