SMART = Surgical Management and Advanced Recovery Tools
The SAGES Surgical Multimodal Accelerated Recovery Trajectory (SMART) Enhanced Recovery Task Force was established in 2016 to raise awareness and provide resources enabling members to successfully implement Enhanced Recovery Pathways (ERPs) that improve clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction. After surveying SAGES members on their knowledge, utilization, and barriers related to enhanced recovery in practice, the task force developed a comprehensive web portal. This portal offers step-by-step ERP implementation guidance, pathway resources across surgical service lines, and curated content for ongoing quality improvement within the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) framework.
Since its inception, both the concept of Enhanced Recovery and the needs of SAGES members have evolved. In response, SAGES SMART is transitioning to “Surgical Management and Advanced Recovery Tools.” This shift aims to reimagine patient care across all phases of the surgical experience through innovation, education, and collaboration. The SMART portal will feature research and educational resources designed to enhance the quality, outcomes, and safety of patient care within an enhanced recovery framework.
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The SAGES/ERAS Society Manual of Enhanced Recovery Programs for Gastrointestinal Surgery, provides more in-depth guidance on implementation of ERP concepts.