There was executed an analysis of the literature data on fast track surgery in foreign and domestic publications for the last 7 years, included in the database PubMed, Medline, Scientific electronic library (elibrary.ru). The review considers in details the principles of fast track surgery and the rationale for their use. The results of application of accelerated rehabilitation programs in surgical specialties are presented and analyzed. The use such programs allow shorten the duration of

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... alization, restore the patient's ability to work in a more shorter time, without reducing the effectiveness of the treatment, which would have a positive economic effect. The implementation of the fast track surgery program requires a multidisciplinary approach of all specialists involved in perioperative management of the patient.