Ten top tips on designing, developing & implementing an enhanced surgical treatment & recovery programme (ESTReP)

Abstract

Enhanced Recovery Programmes have been demonstrated to improve short-term outcomes after major abdominal surgery, and are considered best practice.

The aim of this work is to share the experience and outline the process of the design; development; & implementation of an Enhanced Surgical Treatment & Recovery Programme (ESTReP), and also to provide recommendations for ongoing programme maintenance and improvement.