An abstract based on the Enhanced Recovery program at UNC was chosen, of the 1,400 abstracts submitted for consideration, for possessing the characteristics of outstanding scientific rigor, importance, and broad appeal.

Titled: “Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Clinical Pathway for Patients Undergoing Pancreatic Surgery Decreases Hospital Length of Stay,” the abstract was written by program director Dr. Lavinia Kolarczyk MD and was recognized by the American Society of Anesthesiologists as one of the best clinical abstracts for 2015 and selected for oral presentation as part of the “Best of Abstracts: Clinical Science.” The presentation occurred on October 25th at the annual meeting held in San Diego.