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Impact of Intraperitonael Nebulization of Local Anesthetic on Postoperative Pain Associated With Laparoscopic Surgery
Studies evaluating intraperitoneal local anesthetic instillation for pain relief after laparoscopic procedures have provided conflicting results. This randomized, double-blind study was designed to assess the effects of a novel intraperitoneal local anesthetic administration technique using nebulization on pain relief after gynecologic laparoscopic surgery.
Details
| Lead sponsor | San Gerardo Hospital |
|---|---|
| Phase | Phase 3 |
| Status | COMPLETED |
| Enrolment | 120 |
| Start date | 2008-05 |
| Completion | 2009-09 |
Conditions
- Gynecologic Laparoscopic Surgery
Interventions
- Ropivacaine 30 mg
- Ropivacaine 30 mg
- Ropivacaine 100 mg
- saline
Primary outcomes
- postoperative pain — 24 hours
Postoperative pain was assessed by NRS (0 to 10 points) at rest (static NRS) and after a deep inspiration or cough (dynamic NRS). The proportion of patients with adequate pain control after surgery (dynamic NRS \< 3) will also be assessed.
Countries
Italy