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Fast-track treatment combined with minimally invasive surgery offers a safe and effective perioperative approach for patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal operations, improving recovery and reducing hospital stays.

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Area of Science:

Colorectal Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Perioperative Care

Background:

Fast-track protocols aim to optimize patient recovery after surgery.
Minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques are increasingly used for colorectal procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the impact of fast-track treatment on morbidity, hospital stay, and recovery in patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal surgery.
To assess the safety and efficacy of this combined perioperative approach.

Main Methods:

Prospective clinical evaluation of 147 patients undergoing elective laparoscopic colorectal surgery.
Implementation of a fast-track protocol including bowel preparation, perioperative fluid management, early removal of catheters, and early mobilization and feeding.
Surgical procedures included sigmoid resection, hemicolectomy, and anterior resection.

Main Results:

The early postoperative complication rate was 15% (22/147 patients) with no mortality.
Mean hospital stay was 6 days.
Anastomotic leakage occurred in 5% of patients (8/147), with 4% requiring reoperation.

Conclusions:

Fast-track treatment, when combined with minimally invasive surgery, provides a safe and comfortable perioperative management strategy for patients undergoing elective colorectal operations.
This approach facilitates quicker recovery and potentially reduces hospital length of stay.