International journal of surgery
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Multimodal care or Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) protocols are gaining popularity in order to modify surgical stress responses after colonic resection. However, these protocols are not straightforward to implement as peri-operative care is varied. We aimed to identify areas that may need attention in order to successfully change practice. ⋯ Implementing evidence-based peri-operative care into practice is challenging. Barriers to multimodal recovery pathways should be addressed.