Cost Saving Analysis of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Program for Elective Colorectal Surgery in an ERAS Qualified and Training Center
Despite significantly increased costs in the preoperative phase, the ERAS protocol, when highly complied with, may lead to significantly decreased patient pathway costs due to a reduction of postoperative complications, a shorter LOS, and the more targeted use of medication and blood transfusions.
Authors
- Lorenza Sanfilippo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5676-5181)
- Giacomo Ruffo
- Irene Gentile
- Roberto Tessari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5933-8063)
- Nicoletta De Santis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2645-3692)
- Nicola Menestrina
- Elisa Bertocchi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8671-6493)
- Massimo Guerriero (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1310-539X)
- Davide Brunelli
- Thomas Squaranti
- Diego Campagnola
- Sara Camparsi
Institutions
- Ospedale Sacro Cuore Don Calabria (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Journal of Surgery
- Published
- 2025-03-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/wjs.12548
- Citations
- 7
- Primary Topic
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 14.04