Hartmann, Eliza SophieEliza SophieHartmannHeinisch, Paul PhilippPaul PhilippHeinischLüdi, MarkusMarkusLüdiMihalj, MaksMaksMihalj2024-09-022024-09-022021-09-28https://boris-portal.unibe.ch/handle/20.500.12422/43905Our letter to the editor comments on issues raised in the May 14, 2020, article by Budacan et al. addressing the development of enhanced recovery after thoracic surgery. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, a nationwide survey identified issues. Here, we expand on the authors' findings.enCardiothoracic surgery ERAS Enhanced recovery after thoracic surgery Non-technical skills Operating room management Optimization Shared decision making Staffing600 - Technology::610 - Medicine & healtharticle10.48350/1597173458373110.1186/s13019-021-01655-z