Evidence on Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocols in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Postoperative Outcomes
ERAS protocols represent a practical approach to improving surgical outcomes in LMICs, with evidence showing reduced postoperative morbidity and hospital stay, without an increase in readmission or mortality. Although there could be an ERAS implementation cost, its role in expediting recovery could reduce hospitalization costs. Tailored implementation and improved adherence reporting are essential to guide future adoption and policy.
Authors
- Fitsum Kifle (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1849-9415)
- Peniel Kena Dula (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4834-3227)
- Girmay Medhin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2146-4261)
- Merga Belina
- Abebaw Fekadu
- Yophtahe W. Gerima
- Adane B. Senbeta
- Tihitena Negussie
Institutions
- Debre Berhan University (ET)
- Froedtert Hospital (US)
- All Africa Leprosy Tuberculosis and Rehabilitation Training Centre (ET)
- Ethiopian Defence University (ET)
- Community Partners (US)
- Addis Ababa University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Anesthesia & Analgesia
- Published
- 2026-01-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1213/ane.0000000000007875
- Primary Topic
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00