BENGALURU: The rate of complications in surgery has dropped from 4.5 percent to 0.6 percent following ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) certification, Manipal Hospitals said on Monday.
Dr Somashekhar SP, chairman & HoD, surgical oncology, Manipal Hospitals, said the quality of ERAS translates into best patient care across India. “Along with clinical benefits, the days taken to recover are shortened. Thus, patients can reduce their hospital stay and see decreased postoperative pain. After implementation of ERAS, the rate of complications dropped from 4.5% to 0.6%. The length of stay for a patient in colorectal surgery reduced from 8 days to 4.5.”
