John Bhatt

John Bhatt has contributed to implementing and evaluating enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols for colorectal cancer resections, demonstrating that multimodal perioperative optimization reduces hospital length of stay and major complications without compromising outcomes. His research has examined the impact of specific ERAS components including mechanical bowel preparation with oral antibiotics, goal-directed fluid therapy, early mobilization, and opioid-sparing analgesia on colorectal surgical outcomes and readmission rates. He has studied the implementation science of ERAS protocol adoption in diverse practice settings and strategies to improve adherence to evidence-based elements that have the greatest impact on outcomes. His work bridges perioperative medicine, surgical care, and quality improvement for patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery.