Learning curve of enhanced recovery after surgery program in open colorectal surgery

Figure 1 Enhanced recovery after surgery outcomes among each quintile (by chronological order). A: Optimal recovery rate; B: Rate of hospitalization longer than 5 d; C: Major complication rate; D: 30-d readmission rate. X-axis shows 5 quintile groups and y-axis indicates a percentage. ^#Optimal recovery was defined as no major postoperative complication, discharge by postoperative day 5, and no 30-d readmission; ^##Clavien-Dindo grade ≥ III.

Figure 2 Compliance with enhanced recovery after surgery protocol. A: Overall compliance with 17 core elements; B: Compliance with preoperative counseling; C: Compliance with nutrition support; D: Compliance with O-ring wound protector; E: Compliance with goal-directed fluid therapy; F: Compliance with scheduled mobilization. X-axis shows 5 quintile groups and Y-axis indicates the percentage of its application.