Objective To explore the concept, contents and existing problems of the fast-track programmes in colorectal surgery. Methods The literatures about the applied status and opinion of the modality applied in the surgical treatment of the colorectal cancer and fundament investigation in recent years were collected and reviewed. Results The fast-track programmes enhance recovery of the patients who underwent the colorectal resection with the combination of multimodal techniques and approaches. Conclusion The fast-track programmes in colorectal surgery is the typical modality of the multi-disciplinary treatment, this modality can decrease the complications and reduce the hospital stay with preserve the well physiological fundament of the patients.
Objective To explore the content and scientific evidence of every element of the fast-track programmes in colorectal surgery. Methods The literatures about the applied status and opinion of the modality applied in the surgical treatment of the colorectal cancer and fundament investigation in recent years were collected and reviewed. Results The feasibility of the every fast-track’s element was based on the clinical and fundamental investigaton. Conclusion The advantage of the fast-track programmes in colorectal surgery is confirmed.