Objective：To investigate the safety and effectiveness of using fast track surgery (FTS) in perioperative period of patients with primary hepatic cancer undergoing liver resection.
Methods： Forty patients were randomly designated into observation group (using FTS in perioperative period) and control group (using traditional protocol in perioperative period). The parameters including C-reactive protein (CRP) levels at 1st and 5th day after operation, time of the first passing of flatus and defecation after operation, length of hospital stay, hospitalization expenses between the two groups were compared. The postoperative adverse events and complications of the two groups were also recorded.
Results：Compared with the control group, FTS management decreased the postoperative stress, accelerated recovery of bowel movement and reduced hospital stay and cost (P＜0.05), while the postoperative adverse events and complications of the two groups showed no difference (P＞0.05).
Conclusions：Application of FTS in perioperative management of patients with primary hepatic cancer is safe and effective, and can accelerate the recovery of patients undergoing hepatectomy.