Journal of minimally invasive gynecology
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J Minim Invasive Gynecol · Jan 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialSurgical Pain Control With Ropivacaine by Atomized Delivery (Spray): A Randomized Controlled Trial.
To investigate the role of intraoperative atomized intraperitoneal ropivacaine (AIR) as an adjuvant to anesthetic agents at the time of minimally invasive pelvic surgery. ⋯ The use of intraperitoneal ropivacaine was not associated with a statistically significant difference in patients' postoperative VAS scores. Thus, in contrast to findings of similar studies performed in general surgery, AIR might not confer a benefit in women undergoing minimally invasive gynecologic procedures.
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J Minim Invasive Gynecol · Jan 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialSingle-Use Energy Sources and Operating Room Time for Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
To compare the intraoperative direct costs of a single-use energy device with reusable energy devices during laparoscopic hysterectomy. ⋯ A single-use energy device that both desiccates and cuts significantly reduced operating room time to justify its own cost, and it also reduced total intraoperative direct costs during laparoscopic hysterectomy in our institution. Operating room cost per minute varies between institutions and must be considered before generalizing our results.