Medicine
Enhanced Recovery Protocols for Pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple Procedure)
Quick fact
Studies show that ERAS protocols for Whipple can reduce hospital stays by 2–4 days and lower complications by about 30%, without increasing readmission rates.
Why this is interesting
Imagine a patient undergoing a Whipple procedure—a massive surgery—yet walking the same day and eating within 24 hours. How is that even possible?