Concept of fast-track surgery and its application in perioperative period of hepatectomy for liver cancer / 临床肝胆病杂志

ABSTRACT

Fast-track surgery (FTS) is widely used in the field of hepatopancreatobiliary surgery and has achieved a great success in the perioperative period of liver cancer. It has been recognized by clinical doctors and patients. This article introduces the concept of FTS, reviews its development, summarizes the detailed measures of FTS in the perioperative period of liver cancer and long-term application experience of FTS, and analyzes the current status of its clinical application. It is pointed out that when applied in the perioperative period of hepatectomy for liver cancer, FTS can reduce stress, lower the incidence of postoperative complications, shorten the length of hospital stay, and bring true benefits to patients.