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Perioperative management of patients undergoing pancreatic resection: Implementation of a care plan in a tertiary‐care center
Author(s) -
Salvia Roberto,
Malleo Giuseppe,
Butturini Giovanni,
Dal Molin Marco,
Esposito Alessandro,
Marchegiani Giovanni,
Paiella Salvatore,
Malpaga Anna,
Fontana Martina,
Personi Beatrice,
Bassi Claudio
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of surgical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.201
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1096-9098
pISSN - 0022-4790
DOI - 10.1002/jso.23285
Subject(s) - medicine , perioperative , tertiary care , fast track , perioperative nursing , pancreatectomy , intensive care medicine , general surgery , surgery , resection
Evidence‐based perioperative management is important for a successful outcome after pancreatic surgery. Use of protocolized pathways of care based on fast‐track concepts has been shown to reduce hospital stay and contain costs. These regimens include pain control, early device removal (nasogastric tube, abdominal drains), enforced early mobilization, and early oral feeding. In this article, current evidence on perioperative management of pancreatic resections was analyzed in the attempt to implement our institutional care plan. J. Surg. Oncol. 2013;107:51–57. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.