This volume presents a comprehensive up to date and practical approach to creating an ERAS
program for GI surgery. The first sections review the evidence underlying individual elements
of ERAS including evidence from laparoscopic procedures when available or pointing to evidence
gaps where more research is required. These are written by experts in the field including
surgeons anesthesiologists nurses and physiotherapists. The format is in the style of a
narrative review with narrative evidence review and concluding with a table with take home
messages and 3-5 key references for readers interested in more depth in each topic. Each
chapter also addresses management of common complications and patient selection or exceptions.
Subsequent chapters address practical concerns including creation of a pathway team project
management and engaging administration. Experts contribute real-world examples of their
pathways for a variety of procedures including colorectal surgery bariatric surgery upper GI
and hepatobiliary surgery enabling the user to have a starting point for creating their own
programs. The SAGES Manual of Enhanced Recovery Programs for Gastrointestinal Surgery will be
of great value to fully trained surgeons anesthesiologists nurses and administrators
interested in initiating an ERAS program.
