The Chinese consensus of enhanced recovery after surgery for colorectal surgery(2015 edition)is the first guideline in the area of ERAS in colorectal surgery in China, which is drafted by a committee organized by the China ERAS group.The concept of enhanced recovery after surgery(ERAS)is a series of evidence based on peri-operative treatment to reduce the stress of the patients both physically and psychologically and then achieve rapid recovery.This is a new concept in the 21^st century which is a revolution to the medical treatment and rehabilitation mode.There are a lot of benefits in ERAS, (1)more effective treatment, (2)less post operative complications, (3)accelerated rehabilitation, (4)shortening of hospital stay, (5)reduction of medical expenses, (6)relief of the financial burden both on the family hood and the social medical system.With the successful application of ERAS in colorectal surgery, both literature and clinical experiences are reviewed by the committee to draft this consensus.