This study is looking at how a special approach to care called the Enhanced Recovery protocol affects patients having colorectal surgery (surgery on the colon or rectum). Researchers are comparing patients who received this protocol to those who had surgery before it was put in place. The Enhanced Recovery protocol focuses on things like managing pain without strong narcotics, balancing fluids, encouraging early eating and walking, and removing drains sooner. The main goal is to see if this protocol helps shorten the time patients stay in the hospital after surgery. They are also looking at how much pain medication is used, pain levels, nausea and vomiting, and whether patients need to be readmitted to the hospital within 30 days.

Study design

This is an observational study looking at past medical records of about 200 patients who had colorectal surgery. It is not a study where new treatments are given.

What's involved

This is a retrospective study using existing, de-identified medical records, so you would not need to do anything as a participant.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

The primary endpoint, hospital length of stay, is measured at 30 days from the conclusion of the surgical procedure.

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