Surgery
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Observational Study
Enhanced recovery after abdominal wall reconstruction reduces length of postoperative stay: An observational cohort study.
Enhanced recovery after surgery has been shown to lead to improved postoperative outcomes after several surgical procedures. However, only a few studies have examined the application of enhanced recovery after surgery after abdominal wall reconstruction. The aim of the current observational cohort study was to evaluate the outcomes of enhanced recovery after surgery after abdominal wall reconstruction in a large cohort. ⋯ Enhanced recovery after surgery is feasible after abdominal wall reconstruction, leading to reduced length of stay without increasing the rate of complications or readmissions. Enhanced recovery should be implemented as standard in centers performing abdominal wall reconstruction.