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Research Paper | Surgery | Volume 13 Issue 9, September 2024 | Pages: 1601 - 1605 | India
A Study of Intraperitoneal Instillation of Levobupivacaine in Gall Bladder Fossa for Assessment of Postoperative Pain after Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Abstract: Background: Even though laparoscopic cholecystectomy is associated with less discomfort following surgery, many patients still report mild shoulder and stomach pain in the first 48 hours. This prospective, controlled study aims to assess the impact of intraperitoneal levobupivacaine instillation on postoperative pain reduction following laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Methods: Patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy for symptomatic gallstones are the subjects of this prospective controlled study. Patients are randomly assigned to one of two groups: group A will not receive any intraperitoneal instillation following the procedure, and group B will receive intraperitoneal instillation of levobupivacaine (0.25%, 20ml) following the procedure. The amount of NSAIDs administered and the assessment of postoperative pain were documented at predetermined intervals in accordance with the VAS. Shoulder tip discomfort and nausea/vomiting were also assessed along with the duration of the hospital stay. Results: Mean pain scores up to 6 hours after surgery were lower in group B than in group A. The difference was statistically significant (p
Keywords: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, Post operative pain relief, Local anaesthetics
How to Cite?: Dr. Deepika Goyal, Dr. Rajkumar, Dr. Shaleen Jain, "A Study of Intraperitoneal Instillation of Levobupivacaine in Gall Bladder Fossa for Assessment of Postoperative Pain after Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy", Volume 13 Issue 9, September 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1601-1605, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR24922190050, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR24922190050