Aǧrı : Ağrı (Algoloji) Derneği'nin Yayın organıdır = The journal of the Turkish Society of Algology
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
[Comparison of effects of the administration of intraperitoneal local anesthetics for postoperative analgesia and prevention of shoulder pain].
Postoperative abdominal and shoulder pain are common complications after laparoscopy. The aim of this study is to compare the effects of intraperitoneal local anesthetics on postoperative abdominal and shoulder pain after laparoscopy. 55 women, physical status ASA I, who were undergoing diagnostic or minor gynecologic surgery, was enrolled to the study. ⋯ Shoulder and abdominal pain was assessed with a visual analogue scale, and any other complications were noted during the first 24 hours after surgery. Shoulder and abdominal pain intensity and frequency were significantly less in the local anesthetic groups than control group, similar between ropivacaine and bupivacaine groups.