Objective: The proposed systematic review will evaluate the evidence on the effectiveness
and safety of enhanced post-operative care (EPC) units on patient and health service …

Background: A post-anaesthesia care unit (PACU) may improve postoperative care
compared with intermediate care units (IMCU) due to its dedication to operative care and an …

The current pandemic of surgical complications necessitates urgent and pragmatic
innovation to reduce postoperative morbidity and mortality, which are associated with poor …

Anesthesiologists are currently in demand and highly compensated. What appears to be a
great success from our perspective is considered problematic from every other healthcare …

Background Postoperative ileus, driven by the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway, is the
most common complication in patients undergoing colorectal surgery. By inhibiting …

To the Editor We read with great interest the article by Ludbrook et al, 1 which reported on
the potential benefits of a new postoperative overnight high-acuity care unit (advanced …

BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most frequent cause of global
cancer mortality. Most patients with CRC require surgical tumour resection, with certain …

To the Editor We read with great interest the article by Ludbrook et al, 1 which reported on
the potential benefits of a new postoperative overnight high-acuity care unit (advanced …

BACKGROUND: Initiatives in perioperative care warrant robust cost-effectiveness analysis
in a cost-constrained era when high-value care is a priority. A model of anesthesia-led early …

Postoperative ileus (POI) refers to the delayed return of gastrointestinal (GI) function and is a
common complication following colorectal surgery. POI increases morbidity, mortality, and …