Outcomes and patient perspectives following implementation of tiered opioid prescription guidelines in gynecologic surgery.

CONCLUSIONS: Reducing prescribed opioids after gynecologic surgery using tiered guidelines did not increase opioid refills or worsen patients' perceptions of postoperative pain. Even after laparotomy, very little opioids were required over a short duration after dismissal. Infrequent disposal of leftover opioids highlights the need to avoid over-prescribing.
PMID: 32107048 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Gynecologic Oncology - February 23, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Glaser GE, Kalogera E, Kumar A, Yi J, Destephano C, Ubl D, Glasgow A, Habermann E, Dowdy SC Tags: Gynecol Oncol Source Type: research