In November 2022, the American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) and International Urogynecological Association(IUGA) released a joint clinical consensus statement that could signal a big change in how the urology industry approaches surgery. So what was important enough to bring these multinational experts together? 

After conducting a review, the AUGS and IUGA reached multiple findings concerning enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) – and its implications for clinical outcomes and care costs. The joint statement offered multiple recommendations geared toward optimizing patient management. Here are the details.