Journal of the American College of Surgeons
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Feasibility and Effectiveness of an Enhanced Recovery Program after Early Cholecystectomy for Acute Calculous Cholecystitis: A 2-Step Study.
Enhanced recovery programs (ERPs) are associated with a lower morbidity rate and a shorter length of stay. The present study's objective was to determine whether an ERP is feasible and effective for patients undergoing early cholecystectomy for grade I or II acute calculous cholecystitis. ⋯ Implementation of an ERP after early cholecystectomy for acute calculous cholecystitis appeared to be feasible, effective, and safe for patients. The ERP significantly decreased the length of stay and did not increase the morbidity rate.