2020 Jan;18(1):224-242. doi: 10.11124/JBISRIR-2017-003994. They are not indicated following routine colonic resection above the peritoneal reflection. View all of the ERAS Society guidelines by clicking here. However, the overall rate of readmission for patients managed with early discharge is comparable to patients with a longer median length of hospital stay [34].Regarding the economical issues, it must be pointed out that the increased cost in laparoscopic approach must be balanced with savings from a shorter length of hospital stay, lower morbidity and no differences in readmission rates. Antibiotic prophylaxis with single-dose antibiotic prophylaxis against both anaerobes and aerobes about one hour before surgery is recommended (grade A recommendation). Nowadays ERAS protocols, with little modifications to adapt them to each center´s functioning, are been applied in a great number of colorectal units worldwide. ... -IDENTIFY ERAS patients for protocol participation-DIET begins night of surgery-AMBULATION begins night of surgery-HOB at 30 degrees at all times-IVF