A Study to Compare Total Amount of Opioid Use in the First 72 Hours Following Vaginal Hysterectomy Surgery

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to compare total amount of opioid use in the first 72 hours following surgery, calculated as morphine equivalents using standard conversion.

Secondary outcome measures include pain scores, non-opioid medication use, nausea, vomiting, length of hospital stay, and patient satisfaction of pain management.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Women with ages between 18-85 years old  
  • Undergoing outpatient vaginal hysterectomy with or without concurrent prolapse repair surgeries at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Arizona

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Hepatic disease 
  • History of chronic pain or current opioid use 
  • Allergy to local amide anesthetic 
  • Dementia or mental retardation 
  • ASA status greater than II

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