Recovery and Analgesia After Surgery for Gynecological Cancer

Summary

The purpose of the study is to compare epidural analgesia and intrathecal analgesia for explorative laparotomy through a middle-line incision for gynecological cancer in a fast track program to se if there is any difference in recovery. Length of stay is analyzed together with self-rate quality of life.

Timeline

Start

2014-03

Primary completion

2016-04

Completion

2016-05

Publications

• Kjolhede P, Bergdahl O, Borendal Wodlin N, Nilsson L. Effect of intrathecal morphine and epidural analgesia on postoperative recovery after abdominal surgery for gynecologic malignancy: an open-label randomised trial. BMJ Open. 2019 Mar 4;9(3):e024484. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-024484.

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