The Standardization of Outpatient Procedure (STOP) Narcotics after anorectal surgery: a prospective non-inferiority study to reduce opioid use

ConclusionsWhile pain control after anorectal surgery must consider the individual patient ’s needs, a standardized pain care bundle significantly decreased opioid prescribing without an increase in patient-reported postoperative pain.
Source: Techniques in Coloproctology - Category: Surgery Source Type: research