Multicenter Observational Study Examining the Implementation of Enhanced Recovery Within the Virginia Surgical Quality Collaborative in Patients Undergoing Elective Colectomy.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2019.04.033
Abstract: BACKGROUND The American College of Surgeons (ACS) NSQIP Virginia Surgical Quality Collaborative (VSQC) exists to improve surgical outcomes through multi-institutional collaboration. Enhanced recovery (ER) protocols improve morbidity and reduce length of stay (LOS) after elective… read more here.
Keywords: undergoing elective; implementation; virginia surgical; patients undergoing ... See more keywords
Colorectal Surgical Site Infection Prevention Kits Prior to Elective Colectomy Improve Outcomes
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DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000003194
Abstract: Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text Introduction: Patient compliance with preoperative mechanical and antibiotic bowel preparation, skin washes, carbohydrate loading, and avoidance of fasting are key components of successful colorectal ERAS and surgical… read more here.
Keywords: ssipk; surgical site; elective colectomy; infection ... See more keywords
A Breakthrough Improvement Collaborative Significantly Reduces Hospital Stay After Elective Colectomy for Cancer Across a Healthcare System
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DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000005646
Abstract: Objective: This multicenter study aimed to assess (1) the effect of an improvement collaborative on enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol adherence after elective colectomy and (2) the association between adherence and patient outcomes. Background:… read more here.
Keywords: elective colectomy; collaborative; adherence; improvement collaborative ... See more keywords
Evaluation of the inflammatory profile following uncomplicated elective colectomy
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DOI: 10.1111/ans.17697
Abstract: Attenuation of the inflammatory response in patients undergoing colectomy with modern perioperative care and laparoscopic surgery has been a focus of research in recent years. Despite reported benefits, significant heterogeneity remains with studies including patients… read more here.
Keywords: elective colectomy; inflammatory profile; surgery; patients undergoing ... See more keywords
Development and internal validation of time-to-event risk prediction models for major medical complications within 30 days after elective colectomy
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0314526
Abstract: Background Patients undergoing colectomy are at risk of numerous major complications. However, existing binary risk stratification models do not predict when a patient may be at highest risks of each complication. Accurate prediction of the… read more here.
Keywords: complication; risk; within days; prediction ... See more keywords