title: Enhanced recovery after surgery: are we ready, and can we afford not to implement these pathways for patients undergoing radical cystectomy?
abstract: Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) for radical cystectomy seems logical, but our study has shown a paucity in the level of clinical evidence. As part of the ERAS Society, we welcome global collaboration to collect evidence that will improve patient outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, University Hospital of Northern Norway, Tromsø, Norway. Electronic address: urology@hrhpatel.org.
authors.forename: Hitendra R H
authors.initials: HR
authors.lastname: Patel
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, University Hospital of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.
authors.forename: Yannick
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Cerantola
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, University Hospital of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.
authors.forename: Massimo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Valerio
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, University Hospital of Örebro, Örebro, Sweden.
authors.forename: Beata
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Persson
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, University Hospital of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.
authors.forename: Patrice
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Jichlinski
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Örebro, Örebro, Sweden.
authors.forename: Olle
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Ljungqvist
authors.affiliation: Department of Visceral Surgery, University Hospital of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hubner
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
authors.forename: Wassim
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Kassouf
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Oslo, Norway.
authors.forename: Stig
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Müller
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesia, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
authors.forename: Gabriele
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Baldini
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesia, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
authors.forename: Francesco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Carli
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesia & Intensive care, University Hospital of Northern Norway, Tromsø, Norway.
authors.forename: Torvind
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Naesheim
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesia & Intensive care, University Hospital of Northern Norway, Tromsø, Norway.
authors.forename: Lars
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ytrebo
authors.affiliation: Department of GI Surgery, University Hospital of Northern Norway, Tromsø, Norway.
authors.forename: Arthur
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Revhaug
authors.affiliation: Department of GI Surgery, University Hospital of Northern Norway, Tromsø, Norway.
authors.forename: Kristoffer
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Lassen
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, University Hospital of Northern Norway, Tromsø, Norway.
authors.forename: Tore
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Knutsen
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, University Hospital of Northern Norway, Tromsø, Norway.
authors.forename: Erling
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Aarsaether
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Wiklund
authors.affiliation: Academic Urology Unit, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK.
authors.forename: James W F
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Catto
mesh_terms: D019091:Critical Pathways; D015653:Cystectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D020127:Recovery of Function; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome