Sustainability of an enhanced recovery program for pancreaticoduodenectomy

Background: Enhanced recovery programs (ERP) for pancreaticoduodenectomy have become standard care in many institutions. Little is known about adherence rates and sustainability of the programs. This study aims to assess adherence and continued outcome. Methods: Consecutive patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy at the Dept. of Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden were followed, after implementation of ERP October 2012. In April...