Reducing morbidity and complications after major head and neck cancer surgery: the (future) role of enhanced recovery after surgery protocols

Publication

Reducing morbidity and complications after major head and neck cancer surgery: the (future) role of enhanced recovery after surgery protocols

Journal Paper/Review - Feb 9, 2018

Huber Gerhard, Dort Joseph C

Citation

Huber G, Dort J. Reducing morbidity and complications after major head and neck cancer surgery: the (future) role of enhanced recovery after surgery protocols. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2018

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2018

Publication Date

Feb 9, 2018

Issn Electronic

1531-6998

Brief description/objective

PURPOSE OF REVIEW
To review the development and the benefits of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols in non-head and neck disciplines and to describe early implementation efforts in major head and neck surgeries.

RECENT FINDINGS
Several groups have adopted ERAS protocols for major head and neck surgery and demonstrated its feasibility and effectiveness.

SUMMARY
There is growing evidence that clinical and financial outcomes for patients undergoing major head and neck surgery rehabilitation can be significantly improved by standardizing preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative treatment protocols. Current experience is limited to single centers. A future goal is to broaden the adoption of ERAS in head and neck surgical oncology to include national and international collaboration, data sharing, and learning.