ERAS principles offer illustrative implementation models for kidney and liver transplantation care

This narrative review explores the application of Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) components and principles to patients undergoing kidney and liver transplantation. The scope of the discussion centers on illustrative models of implementation derived from contemporary national guidance and specific protocols from Newcastle. The authors utilize these examples to suggest how ERAS principles might be adapted for transplant settings.

The review does not report a specific sample size, primary outcomes, or secondary outcomes. Consequently, no quantitative data or pooled effect sizes are available to support specific efficacy claims. Safety data, including adverse events and tolerability, were not reported in the source material.

The authors acknowledge that the evidence presented is illustrative rather than definitive. Practice relevance is framed as a guide for implementation rather than a mandate based on high-certainty evidence. Clinicians should interpret these models as potential strategies rather than proven interventions.