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This study evaluated the impact of ERAS adherence on outcomes after curative colorectal cancer (CRC) resection in patients \u226565 years.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A single-centre, retrospective cohort of elderly CRC patients undergoing elective resection (2021\u20132024) was analysed. Adherence to 15 ERAS items was assessed; \u226580% (\u226512 items) defined high compliance. Propensity score matching (1:1) balanced baseline characteristics. Primary endpoints were postoperative length of stay (LOS) and 30-day major morbidity; secondary endpoints included recovery milestones and 12-month functional outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Of 256 screened patients, 150 were matched (75 per group). High compliance was associated with shorter LOS, higher discharge within 10 days (73.3% vs 40.0%; p&amp;lt;0.01), and fewer major complications (14.0% vs 22.0%; p=0.043). Recovery milestones occurred earlier in the high-compliance group: ambulation (22.6 vs 26.1\u00a0h), bowel recovery (32.1 vs 36.0\u00a0h), and oral intake (30.5 vs 34.8\u00a0h). At 12 months, more patients resumed a normal diet without obstructive symptoms (92.9% vs 81.5%; p=0.021).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In elderly CRC patients, high ERAS compliance was linked to shorter LOS, reduced morbidity, faster recovery, and sustained dietary benefit. 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