The EGF 61 G/G genotype and the G allele are significantly related to colorectal cancer. The TGF-beta1 -509 T/C and VEGF 936 T/C gene polymorphisms are not related to colorectal cancer.

Following implementation of an enhanced recovery CP for bariatric surgery, several indicators of process quality improved while outcome quality remained unchanged. A CP seems useful for optimizing treatment of bariatric surgery patients according to enhanced recovery principles. However, future studies are required to better determine which elements of care can be improved most.