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 illustrate the situation of delayed discharge of patients after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) under fast-track (FT) recovery model, and analyze the reasons. Methods We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 152 patients who accepted perioperative management under fast-track model from January to December 2014. The reasons for discharging over 72 hours after hospitalization were analyzed. Results Among the 152 patients, 119 were discharged over 72 hours after surgery, and the rate was 78.2%. The main reasons for delayed discharge were pain (32.8%), limited range of motion (31.9%) and unwillingness to be discharged (27.7%), respectively. Conclusion For patients who have undergone TKA, FT model can shorten hospital stay, save expenses, and accelerate postoperative rehabilitation, but there is still much room for improvement.