Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocol versus Conventional Postoperative Laparotomy Surgery: A Systematic Review

Authors

  • Dr. N. Junior Sundresh MS, FRCS, FACS, Dr. Jayaraman MS, Dr. Varghese Sam Thoppil

Keywords:

Enhanced recovery after surgery, ERAS, laparotomy, conventional care, postoperative outcomes, length of hospital stay, emergency surgery, fast-track surgery

Abstract

Background: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) is a multimodal, evidence-based perioperative care pathway originally developed for elective colorectal resection and now extended to elective and emergency laparotomy more broadly. Conventional postoperative care, characterized by prolonged fasting, routine nasogastric decompression, delayed mobilization, and opioid-based analgesia, remains widespread despite accumulating evidence favoring the enhanced recovery approach.

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Published

2026-07-31

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Dr. N. Junior Sundresh MS, FRCS, FACS, Dr. Jayaraman MS, Dr. Varghese Sam Thoppil. (2026). Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocol versus Conventional Postoperative Laparotomy Surgery: A Systematic Review . International Journal of Pharmacy Research & Technology (IJPRT), 16(2), 1636–1641. Retrieved from https://ijprt.org/index.php/pub/article/view/2570

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Vol. 16 No. 2 (2026)

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Research Article

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