A study compared outcomes for 32 patients undergoing fast-track colorectal surgery (Group A) to 32 patients receiving conventional care (Group B). Group A received no bowel preparation, no tubes, early feeding and early mobilization. Group A had significantly shorter hospital stays, time to first bowel movement, and time to liquid diet compared to Group B. There was no significant difference in postoperative pain between the groups.

1. Fast track in colorectal surgery
Mr Amro Salem, MCh, FRCS
Consultant Colorectal surgery
King Fahd Specialist hopspital-Dmmam

17. Study
Group A (ERAS)
-32 patients
-Mean age 59.9
-M:F 17:15
Group B (conventional)
-32 patients
-mean age 54.4
-M:F 18:14

18. Group A
no bowel preparation
no tubes
early feeding
early mobilization
Group B
conventional care

19. Analgesia
Group A Group B
PCA 26 27
Epidural 4 3
Opioids 2 2

24. P = 0.388 P = 0.01 P = 0.001

25. P = 0.001P= 0.34