Effectiveness of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocol in Pancreatic Surgery - A Systematic review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Introduction: The Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol represents an advancement in perioperative care to reduce surgical stress and accelerate recovery. This meta-analysis evaluates the effectiveness of ERAS in pancreatic surgery.

Objective: To assess the impact of the ERAS protocol compared with conventional hospital care on postoperative outcomes, including length of hospital stay (LOS), hospital costs, readmission rates, and infection rates in patients undergoing pancreatic surgery.