RecruitingNCT06935448

Effect of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Program on Outcomes After Pancreatoduodenectomy

Effect of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Program on Outcomes After Pancreatoduodenectomy; Experience From Two Referral Centers in Central Greece.

Sponsor

University of Thessaly

Enrollment

170 participants

Start Date

Jul 1, 2019

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Pancreatic Cancer Resectable Pancreatectomy

Summary

This study assesses whether patients with pancreatic cancer who undergo surgery experience improved outcomes following the implementation of a multidisciplinary care pathway, specifically an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) program. This pathway includes various interventions in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care of these patients, all aimed at enhancing their health status and postoperative results.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program — a structured set of care steps before, during, and after surgery — to see if it improves outcomes for patients undergoing a specific type of surgery. ERAS programs are designed to speed up recovery, reduce complications, and shorten hospital stays. **You may be eligible if...** - You are scheduled for the type of surgery this study covers at a participating hospital - You are an adult in adequate health for elective surgery - You are willing to follow the ERAS program guidelines **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You need emergency surgery - You have conditions that make the standard ERAS protocol unsafe - You are unable to participate in the pre- and post-operative components - You are pregnant Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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