Lidocaine Infusion in Radical Cystectomy

Summary

Radical cystectomy (RC) remains the gold standard for treatment of patients with muscle invasive bladder cancer, or recurrent high grade non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. Nowadays, enhanced recovery pathway is used to decrease morbidity and improve acute rehabilitation after RC. Postoperative ileus is the most frequent reason for prolonged hospital stay following cystectomy.

Timeline

Start

2017-03-03

Primary completion

2018-07-20

Completion

2018-07-20

Publications

• Moeen SM, Moeen AM. Usage of Intravenous Lidocaine Infusion with Enhanced Recovery Pathway in Patients Scheduled for Open Radical Cystectomy: A Randomized Trial. Pain Physician. 2019 Mar;22(2):E71-E80.

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