The Journal of surgical research
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effectiveness of continuous wound infusion of local anesthetics after abdominal surgeries.
To assess the effectiveness of continuous preperitoneal wound infusion of local anesthetic drug bupivacaine in providing pain relief, reducing opioid consumption, and enhancing postoperative recovery. ⋯ Continuous preperitoneal wound infusion of local anesthetic provides effective analgesia, reduces morphine consumption and its associated side effects, and enhances the postoperative recovery by reducing the incidence of prolonged postoperative ileus.