孔祥兴, 丁克峰. Development and challenge in the fast-track surgery for colorectal cancer[J]. China Oncology, 2015, 25(11): 895-899. DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1007-3969.2015.11.009.
Since the concept of fast-track was raised in 2001
it has been widely used in the surgical treatment for colorectal cancer. Several studies showed that patients receiving fast-track surgery gained enhanced recovery
shorter hospital stays and less cost. The British NICE guideline also strongly recommends the use of fast-track surgery in colorectal cancer patients. The present review would discuss the concept
development
advantage
impact on the recovery of elderly patients and the cost effectiveness of fast-track surgery over the past 10 years.