ERAS protocol
Pronunciation: EE-ras
Also written as: ERAS — Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
Evidence-based perioperative care pathway designed to accelerate patient recovery and reduce complications after surgery.
Full Definition
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols are standardized, evidence-based perioperative care pathways that aim to reduce surgical stress, maintain physiological function, and accelerate recovery. These protocols involve interventions across the entire perioperative period, including preoperative optimization, intraoperative management strategies, and postoperative care protocols. In surgical oncology, ERAS protocols have been shown to reduce length of stay, complications, and healthcare costs while maintaining oncological outcomes. Implementation requires multidisciplinary coordination and patient education to achieve optimal results.
Usage
Usage note: Always capitalize ERAS when referring to the specific protocol system.
In Context
- "The patient was enrolled in the ERAS protocol for pancreaticoduodenectomy." — Preoperative note
- "Implementation of ERAS protocols reduced average length of stay by two days." — Quality improvement report