Enhanced Recovery After Thoracic Surgery.

Authors :: Haywood N
Nickel I
Zhang A
Byler M
Scott E
Julliard W
Blank RS
Martin LW
Source :: Thoracic surgery clinics [Thorac Surg Clin] 2020 Aug; Vol. 30 (3), pp. 259-267. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Apr 17.
Publication Year :: 2020
Abstract: Enhanced recovery pathways (ERPs), used across multiple surgical subspecialties, is a multidisciplinary delivery of perioperative care designed to lessen the psychological stress of patients undergoing surgery. Thoracic ERP has been implemented but is not widespread, and variations exist between programs. Evidence of the benefit of thoracic ERP is emerging. This article presents common components of a thoracic surgery ERP and reviews contemporary outcomes.<br />Competing Interests: Disclosure The authors have nothing to disclose.<br /> (Copyright © 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)