Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols vary by surgery type. This article examines benefits of ERAS pathways, compares ERAS pathways to traditional protocols from clinical and ethical standpoints, and discusses formal recommendations of the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Anesthesiologists, and other groups.

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