Postoperative Opioid Prescribing Practices and Evidence-Based Guidelines in Bariatric Surgery

ConclusionsOpioids are overprescribed following most common surgical procedures, but only one study has evaluated patterns after bariatric surgery. Our survey-based tool examines prescribing, utilization and satisfaction following common minimally invasive bariatric procedures. Opioid prescriptions were variable, and excessive for most patients. We now recommend prescribing no more than 15 pills after these operations.
Source: Obesity Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research