Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Program in Pediatric Lung Surgery

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Program in Pediatric Lung Surgery

This study aims to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program for pediatric lung surgery at our institution.

Using a prospective cohort design, we will observe pediatric patients undergoing lung surgery following the implementation of the ERAS program as standard practice. Outcomes will be compared with a historical control group (2014-2023) to assess whether ERAS reduces hospital length of stay, lowers postoperative complication rates, accelerates recovery, and decreases healthcare costs.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children who underwent lung surgery at our hospital's Division of Pediatric Surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who underwent multiple surgeries (including surgeries other than lung surgery) during the same hospitalization