Table 1.

Protocol for Fast-Track Perioperative Plan of Care

Preoperative

Patient counseling: perioperative care, surgery, and LOS

Bowel preparation: 1 gallon of polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution 1 day before operation

IV antibiotics <1 hour before operation

Intraoperative

Laparoscopic surgery

No use of abdominal drains

No use of nasogastric tubes

No use of epidural anesthesia

Postoperative

Immediate postoperative liquid diet

Early ambulation

Prompt removal of bladder catheter

Pain management: 10 mg of ketorolac by mouth

Follow-up at 1 week advised