Dexmedetomidine Versus Fentanyl on Postoperative Analgesic Profile in Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

Summary

Dexmedetomidine (Dex) activates the α2 adrenergic receptor that is present within the locus coeruleus, leading to anxiolysis, hypnosis, analgesia, and sedation. We conducted our research to compare the effects of fentanyl and DEX on the postoperative analgesic profile and complications in morbidly obese patients after sleeve gastrectomy.

Timeline

Start

2021-07-20

Primary completion

2023-05-20

Completion

2023-05-20

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