Labelling as reference Centre of GRACE (Groupe francophone de Réhabilitation Améliorée après ChirurgiE) for colorectal surgery: its impact on the implementation of enhanced recovery programme at the University Hospital of Liège.

Our results demonstrate that labelling as reference centre increases the efficiency of the implementation of ERP. The fact that all subgroups of patients benefit from ERP must encourage inclusion of all patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery in ERP.