Monthly archives for April 2025

Survey Assessing Prehabilitation Use in Major Abdominal Surgery

Dear colleagues, on behalf of ESPEN (European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism) Special Interest Group on Nutrition in Surgery, we are invite you to participate in a scientific survey on prehabilitation use and implementation in major abdominal surgery. The main aims of this survey are assessment of the extent of prehabilitation adoption in surgical […]

From Pilot to Policy: Taiwan Adopts ERAS as National Reimbursement for Value-Based Surgical Care

Beginning in May 2025, Taiwan’s national reimbursement system will officially include Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS), marking a major step forward in patient-centered, value-based surgical care.  A pilot program conducted in Taipei last year demonstrated promising results, with notable reductions in surgical complications, shorter hospital stays, and significant cost savings. Building on this success, the […]