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Logesvar Balaguru¹, Linda Chow¹, Matthew Mifsud²

¹Department of Otolaryngology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.

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Summary

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Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols standardize care to reduce surgical stress. Maintaining high ERAS compliance in head and neck free flap surgery improves patient outcomes and reduces complications.

Keywords:

ERAS Enhanced recovery Free flap reconstruction Head and neck surgery Length of stay Perioperative care

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Area of Science:

Surgical recovery protocols
Head and neck reconstructive surgery
Perioperative care optimization

Background:

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols standardize patient care to minimize surgical stress.
ERAS protocols were adapted for head and neck free flap reconstructive surgery in 2017.
Key domains include nutritional optimization, pain control, and early mobilization.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the impact of ERAS protocol implementation and compliance on perioperative outcomes in head and neck free flap surgery.
To highlight the importance of maintaining and improving ERAS protocol adherence.

Main Methods:

Review of studies on ERAS protocol implementation in head and neck free flap surgery.
Analysis of perioperative outcomes in relation to ERAS compliance rates.

Main Results:

ERAS implementation is associated with improved perioperative outcomes.
Higher ERAS protocol compliance rates correlate with reduced hospital length of stay.
Improved compliance also leads to a decrease in major postoperative complications.

Conclusions:

ERAS protocols are effective in enhancing recovery after head and neck free flap surgery.
Consistent maintenance and improvement of ERAS compliance are crucial for optimizing patient outcomes.
Adherence to ERAS protocols can significantly reduce surgical stress and postoperative morbidity.