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JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY
Volume 22, Issue 6, Pages 964-972Publisher
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s11605-018-3709-x
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Obesity; Bariatric; Enhanced recovery protocols
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Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) guidelines, fast-track protocols, and alternative clinical pathways have been widely promoted in a variety of disciplines leading to improved outcomes in post-operative morbidity and length of stay (LOS). This meta-analysis assesses the implications of standardized management protocols in bariatric surgery. The PRISMA guidelines were adhered to. Databases were searched with the application of pre-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results were reported as mean differences or pooled odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (95% CI). Individual protocols and surgical approaches were assessed through subgroup analysis, and sensitivity analysis of methodological quality was performed. A total of 1536 studies were screened; 13 studies were eventually included for meta-analysis involving a total of 6172 patients. Standardized perioperative techniques were associated with a savings of 19.5 min in operative time (p < 0.01), as well as a LOS which was shortened by 1.5 days (p < 0.01). Pooled post-operative morbidity rates also favored enhanced recovery care protocols (OR 0.7%, 95% CI 0.6-0.9%, p < 0.01). Bariatric surgery involves a complex cohort of patients who require high-quality evidence-based care to improve outcomes. Consensus guidelines on the feasibility of ERAS and alternative clinical pathways are required in the setting of bariatric surgery.
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