Enhanced recovery for cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal Chemotherapy: An international survey to assess acceptance and feasibility
Amaniel Kefleyesus , Naoual Bakrin , Vahan Kepenekian , Chloé Gerbaud-Coulas , Anne Li , Olivia Vassal , Clarisse Eveno , Olivia Sgarbura , Gregg Nelson , Antoine Bouchard-Fortier , Lloyd Mack , Justin Rivard , Anna Fagotti , Shigeki Kusamura , Manuela Robella , Pompiliu Piso , Miklos Acs , Fernando Arias , Beate Rau , Laura A. Lambert , Martin Hübner
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Abstract
Background
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols have markedly improved outcomes after colorectal and other major surgery, suggesting benefits also for complex surgeries like Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (CRS-HIPEC). This study investigates the adoption and acceptance of the recent ERAS recommendations for CRS-HIPEC within expert centers.
Methods
Clinicians from 16 expert centers across 9 countries were invited to answer an online survey inquiring about current clinical practice. Adoption of the 72 ERAS items from the recent dedicated guidelines were evaluated using a Likert-type scale with focus on preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative phases.
Results
Overall, 27 clinicians (11 female, 21 surgeons, 2 gynecologists and 4 anesthesiologists/intensivists) participated, with high adoption of ERAS protocols at baseline (67 %). More than half of the guideline items (54 %) were widely adopted. However, despite nearly 18 % intending to change their practices, there remains substantial resistance to further adoption, such as for measures like alcohol cessation programs, mechanical bowel preparation, and oral antibiotic decontamination. Barriers identified include resource limitations(20 %), perceived irrelevance (17 %) for specific patient groups, unclear benefits (59 %), and restrictive policies (5 %).
Conclusion
The study shows that most ERAS principles are routinely implemented in CRS-HIPEC surgeries, despite significant challenges with specific components and complex processes. Future research will focus on generating additional evidence and streamlining ERAS guidelines to prioritize essential elements.
期刊介绍:
JSO - European Journal of Surgical Oncology ("the Journal of Cancer Surgery") is the Official Journal of the European Society of Surgical Oncology and BASO ~ the Association for Cancer Surgery.
The EJSO aims to advance surgical oncology research and practice through the publication of original research articles, review articles, editorials, debates and correspondence.