Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol reduces perioperative narcotic requirement and length of stay in patients undergoing mastectomy with implant-based reconstruction

Introduction Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) protocols have contributed to shortened hospital stays and reduced narcotic use after common surgical procedures. Though ERAS protocols exist for breast surgery, they have not been studied for implant-based reconstruction after mastectomy. Methods Twenty-three consecutive patients undergoing mastectomy with implant-based reconstruction were treated with perioperative gabapentin, acetaminophen,...