Adaptation of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol for Elective Gastrointestinal and Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgeries for Tertiary Hospitals in Ethiopia: A Modified Delphi Study.
The aim is to adapt the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol for specific surgeries in Ethiopia.
Conducted a modified Delphi study.
Developed a protocol with 27 tailored recommendations.
Engaged experts in the field to reach consensus.
Established a standardized set of recommendations for GI and HPB surgeries.
Addressed resource-appropriateness for the Ethiopian healthcare context.
Abstract
This adapted protocol consisting of 27 recommendations represents a critical step toward implementing standardized resource-appropriate ERAS pathways for GI and HPB surgeries in Ethiopia.