Preoperative Evaluation and Optimization for Gynecologic Surgery Patients

Abstract

Gynecologic surgeries are often complex interventions that require extensive communication and planning to ensure favorable patient outcomes. Many gynecologic surgery patients present with a vast range of systemic comorbidities that need adequate workups and plans for care prior to undergoing anesthesia. Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols are vital for organizing patient-centered discussions preoperatively, allowing the patient, anesthesia, and surgical teams to address all clinical concerns directly to minimize perioperative risks. A multidisciplinary approach in preoperative patient-management decisions helps optimize the care of each patient's comorbidities and medications and is essential to ensure best patient outcomes. (J GYNECOL SURG 2023:XXX>