Optimizing Postoperative Care: Data-Driven Strategies in Chest Drain Management

Welcome to the digital archive for the ESTS 2026 Industry Session, proudly sponsored by Medela. Drawing on multicenter data, this presentation explores chest drain management as a key, yet often under-optimized factor influencing postoperative complications, length of stay, and patient recovery.

The session delivers evidence-based, stepwise approaches to standardizing care within ERAS programs, highlighting structured pathways, early drain removal, and selective omission strategies supported by objective digital assessment tools.