ERAS-protocol in breast reconstruction post-mastectomy
Fontanilla, Marian; Garcés Mendoza, Conny (2023)
2023
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023112832401
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023112832401
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This study aimed to assess the impact of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol on patients undergoing breast reconstruction, by conducting a descriptive literature review of nine peer-reviewed scientific articles relevant to the subject.
Data collection involved a systematic search across various databases, applying search limitations to retrieve the most pertinent information. All selected articles, published in English and peer-reviewed, have been issued within the time frame of 2013 to 2023.
The findings from the nine articles suggest that the implementation of the ERAS protocol led to a reduction in the length of hospital stays, and a decrease in opioid usage and postoperative nausea, along with a decrease of the complications. It's worth noting that specific patient criteria for inclusion in the ERAS protocol were identified in most of the articles, potentially influencing the outcomes.
However, further research is warranted, particularly investigating the effects of the ERAS protocol on various breast reconstruction techniques, given the limited number of available articles and the relatively understudied nature of this subject.
Data collection involved a systematic search across various databases, applying search limitations to retrieve the most pertinent information. All selected articles, published in English and peer-reviewed, have been issued within the time frame of 2013 to 2023.
The findings from the nine articles suggest that the implementation of the ERAS protocol led to a reduction in the length of hospital stays, and a decrease in opioid usage and postoperative nausea, along with a decrease of the complications. It's worth noting that specific patient criteria for inclusion in the ERAS protocol were identified in most of the articles, potentially influencing the outcomes.
However, further research is warranted, particularly investigating the effects of the ERAS protocol on various breast reconstruction techniques, given the limited number of available articles and the relatively understudied nature of this subject.