Clare McNaught

Randomized clinical trial of multimodal optimization and standard perioperative surgical care

Multimodal optimization of surgical care has been associated with reduced hospital stay and improved physical function. The aim of this randomized trial was to compare multimodal optimization with standard care in patients undergoing colonic resection.

Effect of thoracic epidural anaesthesia on splanchnic blood flow.

Thoracic epidural anaesthesia (TEA) is used widely in colorectal surgery. However, there is increasing concern that epidurals are associated with postoperative hypotension, mediating a potential reduction in splanchnic flow. The aim was to review the literature on the effects of TEA on splanchnic blood flow.

Influence of enhanced recovery after surgery pathways and laparoscopic surgery on health-related quality of life.

This study set out to compare the postoperative health related quality of life (HQoL) of patients undergoing elective open colorectal surgery using a well‐established enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathway with those undergoing laparoscopic surgery without an established an ERAS pathway.