Implementation of an enhanced recovery programme following pancreaticoduodenectomy

The aim of this prospective study was to investigate the implementation of an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programme following pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD).Patients undergoing PD were managed according to an ERAS protocol. Outcome measures included postoperative mortality, morbidity, hospitalization and 30-day readmission rate. Key protocol targets were: nasogastric tube (NGT) removal [postoperative day (PoD) 1]; resumption of oral...