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Key points in this paper
| Key points |
| Traditional unstructured perioperative care is still common |
| The ERAS protocol is an evidence-based structured perioperative regime |
| The ERAS program improves postoperative recovery and reduces morbidity |
| More research is needed on cost-effectiveness, long-term outcomes, |
| quality of life, and patient-related outcomes |
| Regional and national strategies to support the implementation of evidence-based perioperative care in general health care are warranted |
