Intra- and post-operative outcomes in benign gynaecologic surgeries before and after the implementation of enhanced recovery after surgery protocols: A comparison.

Objective: To compare intra- and post-operative outcomes in patients undergoing benign gynaecologic surgery before and after the implementation of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols.

Introduction: ERAS is a multidisciplinary teamwork with the aim to reduce the body's reaction to surgical stress. The key components of ERAS include pre-operative counselling, avoiding prolonged fasting, standardised analgesic and anaesthetic regimes, early mobilisation and early discharge.

Surgical site infection rates in six cities of India: findings of the International Nosocomial Infection Control Consortium (INICC).

Background: Surgical site infections are a threat to patient safety. However, in India, data on their rates stratified by surgical procedure are not available.

Methods: From January 2005 to December 2011, the International Nosocomial Infection Control Consortium (INICC) conducted a cohort prospective surveillance study on surgical site infections in 10 hospitals in 6 Indian cities.