Role of Epidural Analgesia within an ERAS Program after Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery: A Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Studies
Introduction. Epidural analgesia has been a cornerstone of any ERAS program for open colorectal surgery. With the improvements in anesthetic and analgesic techniques as well as the introduction of the laparoscopy for colorectal resection, the role of epidural analgesia has been questioned. The aim o...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2016-01-01
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| Series: | Surgery Research and Practice |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/7543684 |