Enhanced recovery after surgery improves key clinical outcomes following pancreaticoduodenectomy: A comparative retrospective study

Pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is the only potentially curative treatment for periampullary cancer, but it carries high postoperative morbidity and mortality. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols aim to standardize perioperative care and accelerate recovery. This study evaluated the association of ERAS implementation with postoperative outcomes after PD at Dr. Kariadi General Hospital. This single-center retrospective comparative pilot study included 104 patients undergoing PD: non-ERA