Christelle M Vandervelde, Stephanie Everaerts, Walter Weder, Siebe Orolé, Pieter-Jan Hermans, Paul De Leyn, Philippe Nafteux, Herbert Decaluwé, Hans Van Veer, Lieven Depypere, Steve Coppens, Arne P Neyrinck, Sofian Bouneb, Johan De Coster, Johan Coolen, Christophe Dooms, Dirk E Van Raemdonck, Wim Janssens, Laurens J Ceulemans
OBJECTIVES: Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) is an established therapeutic option for advanced emphysema. To improve patients' safety and reduce complications, an enhanced recovery protocol (ERP) was implemented. This study aims to describe and evaluate the short-term outcome of this ERP. METHODS: This retrospective single-center study included all consecutive LVRS patients (January 1st, 2017 until September 15th, 2020). An ERP for LVRS was implemented and stepwise optimized from August 1st, 2019, it consisted of changes in pre-, peri- and postoperative care pathways...
March 20, 2024: European Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery