Clinical trial · Observational
Effects of Implementing an ERAS Protocol
The Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocol Implementation in a National Tertiary-level Hospital: A Prospective Cohort Study
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- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 8, 2026
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- normalized (units and labels harmonized; values unchanged)
- Run
- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260908-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
Introduction: Successful colorectal surgery is determined based on postoperative mortality and morbidity rates, complication rates, and cost-effectiveness. One of the methods to obtain an excellent postoperative outcome is the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol. This study aims to see the effects of implementing an ERAS protocol in colorectal surgery patients. Methods: Eighty-four patients who underwent elective colorectal surgery at National Tertiary-level Hospital were included between January 2021 and July 2022. Patients were then placed into ERAS and control groups according to the criteria. The Patients in the ERAS group underwent a customized 18-component ERAS protocol and were assessed for adherence. Postoperatively, both groups were monitored for up to 30 days and assessed for complications and readmission. The investigators then analyzed the length of stay and total patient costs in both groups.
Conditions
Conditions (5)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorectal Cancer | Malignant Colorectal Neoplasm | CURATED_BROADER | 0.80 |
| Colorectal Neoplasms | Colorectal Neoplasm | ONTOLOGY_EXACT | 0.98 |
| Colorectal Surgery | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
| Effectivity | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
| Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocol | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
Interventions
Interventions (0)
Data not yet available
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (2)
- label
- ERAS group
- description
- Patients who met the inclusion criteria and consented were assigned to the ERAS group
- label
- control group
- description
- Patients who met the inclusion criteria and did not consent were assigned to the ERAS group
Primary outcomes (4)
- measure
- length of hospitalization
- timeFrame
- day 1 until day 30
- description
- The length of hospitalization was calculated from the day of admission to the hospital ward until the discharge
- measure
- postoperative complications
- timeFrame
- day 1 until day 30
- description
- Postoperative complications were defined as infection on the surgical site or systemic infection, wound dehiscence, and other complications found after surgery
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- All
- Minimum age
- 18 Years
- Maximum age
- 65 Years
Show eligibility criteria text
Inclusion Criteria: * maximum of two different comorbidities * body mass index above 18.5 kg/m2 * ASA below 2 Exclusion Criteria: * More than 2 comorbidities * Refused to take part in the research
References
Publications (7)
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