Can an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programme improve colorectal cancer outcomes in South Africa?

Oodit, R.L.; Ljungqvist, O.; Moodley, J.

South African Journal of Surgery. Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Chirurgie 56(1): 8-11

2018


ISSN/ISBN: 0038-2361
PMID: 29638086
Document Number: 697098
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide and the fourth most common cause of cancer related deaths. It is estimated that CRC is amongst the top five malignancies in South Africa (SA) with an age standardised incidence rate of 10.2 and 6.1 per 100 000 for males and females respectively. The incidence is projected to increase in South Africa as a result of ageing, a growing population and an increase in prevalence of risk factors.

Document emailed within 1 workday
Secure & encrypted payments