Effect of systematic local infiltration analgesia on postoperative pain in vaginal hysterectomy: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial

Ana-Marija Hristovska, Billy B Kristensen, Marianne A Rasmussen, Yvonne H Rasmussen, Lisbeth B Elving, Christian V Nielsen, Henrik Kehlet

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Abstract

Objective To assess the effect of systematic local infiltration analgesia on postoperative pain in vaginal hysterectomy, and describe the technique in detail. Design A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study following the CONSORT criteria. Setting A university hospital. Patients Thirty-seven patients undergoing vaginal hysterectomy. Methods Patients received high-volume (50 mL) ropivacaine 0.50% (n = 20) or saline (n = 17) infiltration using a systematic technique ensuring uniform delivery to all tissues incised, handled or instrumented during the procedure. Main outcome measures Pain, nausea, vomiting and opioid requirements were assessed for 32 h as well as time spent in the post-anesthesia care unit and time to first mobilization. Results Pain at rest was significantly reduced after one, four and eight hours in the ropivacaine group (p ≤ 0.001-0.01). Pain during coughing was significantly reduced after one and four hours (p ≤ 0.001 and p ≤ 0.003), and pain during movement was significantly reduced after four hours (p ≤ 0.02). Opioid requirements and time spent in the post-anesthesia care unit were significantly reduced in the ropivacaine group (p < 0.001 and p < 0.001, respectively), as well as the time to first mobilization (p < 0.001). Conclusion Intra-operative systematic local infiltration analgesia reduces postoperative pain in patients undergoing vaginal hysterectomy, facilities mobilization and improves early recovery.

Original languageEnglish
JournalActa Obstetrica et Gynecologica
Volume93
Issue number3
Pages (from-to)233-238
Number of pages6
ISSN0001-6349
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2014

Keywords

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Amides
  • Analgesia
  • Anesthesia, Local
  • Anesthetics, Local
  • Double-Blind Method
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hysterectomy, Vaginal
  • Middle Aged
  • Pain Measurement
  • Pain, Postoperative
  • Time Factors

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