Fast-track Surgery for Gastroenteric Neoplasms: A Meta-analysis. Issue 5 (September 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shao, Yi; Zou, Ling-Lin; Zhou, Qing-Hua; Zhong, Dian-Sheng; Guo, Feng-Jie; Ma, Li
• Is Part Of: Tumori. Volume 100:Issue 5(2014)
• Page Start: 197
• Page End: 203
• Publication Date: 2014-09
• Subjects: colorectal neoplasms -- fast-track surgery -- gastric neoplasms -- meta-analysis; Cancer -- Periodicals; 616.994
• DOI: 10.1700/1660.18192
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0300-8916

Abstract

Aims and Background: Fast-track surgery has been shown to enhance postoperative recovery. The objective of the study was to determine the differences of fast-track surgery and conventional care for patients with gastroenteric neoplasms. Methods and Study Design: We searched PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library for related trials to compare hospital stay and rates of complications and readmission. Results: Thirteen randomized controlled trials, with 1, 962 patients, were included. Results showed the length of hospital stay was significantly reduced in the fast-track group. The complications rate was lowered in colorectal surgery. There were no significant differences in rate of readmissions. Conclusions: Current trials show that fast-track surgery may reduce the length of hospital stay and lower the rate of complications of gastroenteric surgery.