Evaluation of the Benefits of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocol in Pelvic Prolapse

Preoperative measures: Counseling before hospital admission Fluid, and carbohydrate loading Avoiding prolongation of the fasting period Avoiding bowel preparation or its application only in selective cases Application of antibiotic prophylaxis Application of thromboprophylaxis Avoiding premedication Intraoperative measures: Use of short-acting anesthetic agents Application of midthoracic, epidural anesthesia/analgesia Refraining from using drains Refraining from salt, and water overload Maintenance of normothermia (heating the body, and use of warmed up intravenous fluids) Postoperative: Application of midthoracic, epidural anesthesia/analgesia Refraining from use of nasogastric tube Prevention of nausea, and vomiting Refraining from salt, and water overload Earlier removal of catheters Initiation of oral intake at an early period Use of nonopioid oral analgesics/NSAIDs Early mobilization Adherence to the protocol, and auditing results

This group of patients will not receive the specific ERAS protocol but will receive conventional care.