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Enhanced recovery after surgery protocol: impact on postoperative recovery and complications

The enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol consists of a set of multimodal strategies aimed at optimizing perioperative care, with the goal of reducing the surgical stress response and improving postoperative outcomes. In this systematic review, it was observed that the implementation of ERAS reduces length of hospital stay, decreases postoperative complications, and reduces opioid use. However, the benefits were less evident in patients with greater clinical severity or those undergoing more invasive surgeries. Thus, the ERAS protocol appears to be effective in optimizing surgical recovery, especially when there is high adherence and individualized care.