Table 4. Comparison of the results according to the ERAS program.
| Variables | Patient 1 | Patient 2 | Patient 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-ERAS | Preop ERAS | Pre and postop ERAS | |
| Intake of preoperative CHO supplement, kcal | 0.0 | 1,200.0 | 1,200.0 |
| Preop intravenous fluid, kcal | 720.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Preop fasting time, hr | 43.0 | 16.6 | 17.9 |
| Postop first flatus, hr | 68.0 | 61.0 | 53.0 |
| Postop first diet, hr | 73.0 | 61.0 | 39.0 |
| Length of stay, day | 10.0 | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Weight loss, kg (%) | 1.3 (1.6) | 2.0 (2.7) | 0.3 (0.5) |
Characteristics of the patients are shown below the data: Non-ERAS, traditional diet; Preop ERAS, preoperative carbohydrate supplement; Pre and postop ERAS, preoperative carbohydrate supplement + early postoperative diet.
ERAS, enhanced recovery after surgery; Preop, preoperative; Postop, postoperative; CHO, carbohydrate.