The usefulness of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery concepts for colorectal resections: an economic analysis under DRG conditions
The usefulness of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery concepts for colorectal resections: an economic analysis under DRG conditions (Springer).
The aim of this article is to examine the economic feasibility of the ERAS® concept in the German DRG (diagnosis-related groups) system.
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Conclusion
The cost reduction generated by ERAS® was more pronounced than the "loss" due
to the decrease in BWR. ERAS® is therefore also possible in the German DRG
system at absolutely cost-covering levels.