Although there is evidence for reducing complication rate and improving recovery after the implementation of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols into colorectal surgery, most published papers include patients undergoing open resections. The aim was to analyse factors affecting recovery and length of stay (LOS) in patients after laparoscopic colorectal surgery for cancer combined with ERAS protocol.
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Hospital length of stay (days)
Timeframe: participants will be followed for the duration of hospital stay, an expected average of 4 days