OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether local infiltration of bupivacaine reduces postoperative
pain at trocar sites during gynecologic laparoscopy. METHODS: This was a randomized …

BACKGROUND: The goal of this study was to evaluate the effect of peritrocal,
intraperitoneal, or combined peritrocal-intraperitoneal ropivacaine on the parietal, visceral …

The effect of intraperitoneal bupivacaine on postoperative pain was studied in 60 ASA 1–2
patients undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The patients were randomly …

Background: Intraperitoneal instillation of local anesthetics in laparoscopic cholecystectomy
(LC) has been used to reduce postoperative pain and to decrease the need for …

Background A controversy exists over the effectiveness and clinical value of preemptive
analgesia. Additional studies are needed to define the optimum intensity, duration, and …

Although pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy is less intense than after open
cholecystectomy, some patients still experience considerable discomfort. Furthermore, the …

Pain is the dominant complaint after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. No study has examined
the combined effects of a somato-visceral blockade during laparoscopic cholecystectomy …

Background Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is widely performed, and postoperative pain is
an important factor in patient morbidity during recovery. Various modalities for postoperative …

BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the treatment of choice for symptomatic
cholelithiasis. Postoperative pain, however, can prolong hospital stay and lead to increased …

Objective: To study the effectiveness of intraperitoneal instillation of bupivacaine for
postoperative laparoscopic cholecystectomy pain relief, especially specific pain (visceral …