Abstract:
Objective
To assess the safety and efficacy of applying enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) into the perioperative management of patients undergoing hepatectomy for hepatic cystic echinococcosis (HCE).
Methods
A retrospective analysis of 140 patients treated with hepatectomy for HCE in the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University from January 2014 to January 2023 was conducted. Based on the mature promotion of the ERAS concept during HCE surgery as timeline, patients were divided into the ERAS group (79 patients treated with ERAS) and the traditional group (61 patients treated traditionally). A comparative analysis was made of both groups’ general conditions, operation time,intraoperative blood loss, postoperative indicators, pre- and postoperative laboratory examination results, and complication rates.
Results
There were no statistically significant differences in the general conditions of the two groups. The ERAS group showed no significant difference compared to the traditional group in terms of operation time and intraoperative blood loss. However, the ERAS group performed better in terms of first postoperative flatus time, postoperative pain scores (at 24 h and 48 h), postoperative hospital stay, drainage tube indwelling time, hospitalization costs, and patient satisfaction (all P<0.05). In terms of laboratory results, postoperative white blood cells and procalcitonin levels were lower in the ERAS group (P<0.05). The overall complication rate in the two groups showed no significant difference.
Conclusions
Application of the ERAS concept in perioperative management of HCE hepatectomy is safe and effective, which not only does not increase the risk of postoperative complications, but also significantly alleviates postoperative pains,shortens hospital stay, and reduces hospitalization costs, thereby accelerating postoperative recovery. The widespread promotion of the ERAS concept in clinical practice is recommended.
Key words:
Enhanced recovery after surgery,
Hepatectomy,
Echinococcosis,hepatic
Kai Zhong, Tiemin Jiang, Ruiqing Zhang, Yingmei Shao, Qiang Guo. Application of enhanced recovery after surgery in hepatectomy for hepatic cystic echinococcosis[J]. Chinese Archives of General Surgery(Electronic Edition), 2024, 18(06): 425-429.