Can an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery(ERAS) programme improve colorectal cancer outcomes in South Africa?

R L Oodit; O Ljungqvist; J Moodley

Can an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery(ERAS) programme improve colorectal cancer outcomes in South Africa?

S Afr J Surg. 2018 Mar;56(1):8-11.

Authors

R L Oodit¹, O Ljungqvist², J Moodley³

Affiliations

¹ Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital Observatory 7925, South Africa. Matley and Partners, Constantiaberg Hospital, Cape Town.
² Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden, Örebro.
³ Cancer Research Initiative, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Observatory 7925, South Africa. Women's Health Research Unit, School of Public Health & Family Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town.

PMID: 29638086

Abstract

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide and the fourth most common cause of cancer related deaths. It is estimated that CRC is amongst the top five malignancies in South Africa (SA) with an age standardised incidence rate of 10.2 and 6.1 per 100 000 for males and females respectively. The incidence is projected to increase in South Africa as a result of ageing, a growing population and an increase in prevalence of risk factors.

MeSH terms

Clinical Protocols
Colorectal Neoplasms / surgery*
Critical Pathways*
Humans
Perioperative Care*
Recovery of Function
South Africa
Treatment Outcome