Abstract:Esophageal cancer surgery is complex, highly traumatic, and associated with strong surgical stress responses, leading to a high risk of postoperative complications and slow recovery. The concept of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) in esophageal cancer surgery is gaining increasing attention. Recently, the "Anesthesia Expert Consensus on Accelerated Recovery Strategies for Esophageal Cancer Surgery" was published. This consensus provides practical perioperative accelerated recovery recommendations for the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative stages. This article interprets the key content of this consensus in combination with clinical practice, aiming to promote the better application in clinical settings