Liberating Surgical Capacity Through Enhanced Recovery: Health‐System Effects of ERAS Adherence in Resource‐Constrained Surgical Systems

World Journal of Surgery 2026 Open access

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Authors: Rudraksh Kesharwani, S. Albert Antony Raj, Arundati Ramdas Raikar, Sheryl Francisca Godinho, Rishabh Rao Singaraju, Dr. Dhruvin Patel, Abhimanyu Vishnoi, Rehan Ali, Raj Vaghani
DOI: 10.1002/wjs.70428
Cited by: 1
References: 8

Abstract

Limited surgical capacity remains a major barrier to timely care, particularly in resource-constrained health systems. An estimated five billion people lack access to safe and affordable surgical care, emphasizing the need to improve efficiency within existing resources. Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathways improve postoperative recovery through standardized perioperative care, and higher protocol adherence is associated with better clinical outcomes. However, the broader health-system effects of ERAS adherence, particularly on hospital bed utilization and surgical capacity, remain insufficiently quantified. This study evaluated the association between ERAS adherence and postoperative outcomes and estimated its impact on hospital bed utilization.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Dietary Effects on Health Nutrition and Health in Aging

Publication details

Journal / source
World Journal of Surgery
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
50
Issue
7
Pages
1903–1907
Publication date
19 May 2026
Language
EN