There is an opioid epidemic in the US, as pain medications given during the index stay serve as a gateway for chronic abuse. Efforts to reduce opioid use in surgery are
Although minimally invasive surgeries have been widespread, postoperative infectious complication (POI), which can increase length of hospital stay, medical cost, and
Effective management of post-operative pain is key in improving the post-operative experience, reducing complications and promoting early discharge from hospital. We
Superficial surgical site infection (SSI) is a preventable postoperative complication that impacts length of hospital stay, health care spending, and patient morbidity/
To increase patient education, compliance with the preoperative elements of our Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program, and standardize care across practice pro