Guidelines

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery

Surgical Site Infection Prevention

Management of Acute Pancreatitis

Prescription of Pain Medication at Discharge

Small bowel obstruction guideline

ERAS for Pancreatic Surgery

Surgical
Wound Care

ERAS for Patients with an Ostomy

Implementation Tools

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery

Surgical Site Infection Prevention

Management of Acute Pancreatitis

Preoperative Fasting Recommendations

Mechanical Bowel Preparation

ERAS for Pancreatic Surgery

Surgical
Wound Care

ERAS for Patients with an Ostomy

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Vision Statement

To ensure all patients having surgery at the University of Toronto affiliated hospitals receive high quality, person-centered care resulting in optimal patient and clinical outcomes.

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Who We Are

The Best Practice in Surgery consists of surgeons, fellows and residents from all of the surgical divisions in the Department of Surgery at the University of Toronto. In addition, other members of the perioperative team including representation from Anesthesia, Nursing, Nutrition, Physiotherapy, and other disciplines are part of the Committee.

Steering Committee

Best Practice in Surgery is led by Dr. Robin McLeod, Vice Chair of Quality and Best Practice in the Department of Surgery at the University of Toronto. The Steering Committee consists of representatives from all surgical divisions including: