Fast-track surgery (FTS) is a set of protocols aimed to reduce the physiological burden of surgery thus improving outcomes. FTS aims to use evidence-based practice to reduce complications, improve post-operative quality of life and decrease hospital length of stay. This review seeks to examine the evidence base for protocols employed in colorectal surgery in the areas of pre-operative preparation, anaesthetic management, intraoperative and surgical factors and post-operative care. Despite the evidence that recovery after colorectal surgery can be enhanced by using these approaches, implementation of FTS protocols has been slow. Acceptance of FTS protocols by all members of the multi-disciplinary team and a change in organisational structure to accommodate structured perioperative care, are imperative to implementation. (C) 2010 Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (Scottish charity number SC005317) and Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Univ Calif Los Angeles, David Geffen Sch Med, Dept Surg, Los Angeles, CA 90095 USAUniv Calif Los Angeles, David Geffen Sch Med, Dept Surg, Los Angeles, CA 90095 USA
Chestovich, Paul J.
Lin, Anne Y.
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Lin, Anne Y.
Yoo, James
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Scarborough Gen Hosp, Combined Gastroenterol Unit, Scarborough YO12 6QL, EnglandScarborough Gen Hosp, Combined Gastroenterol Unit, Scarborough YO12 6QL, England
Garr, M
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