Clinical Report: Half Avoid Opioids After Colorectal Surgery
Overview
Revise to include statistical significance of factors associated with opioid-free analgesia.
Background
The management of postoperative pain is critical in colorectal surgery, where opioid use can lead to complications such as chronic opioid dependence. Understanding factors that contribute to opioid-free analgesia can help optimize pain management strategies and reduce opioid-related harms.
Data Highlights
| Characteristic | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Patients using opioids postdischarge | 49% |
| Patients receiving acetaminophen | 92% |
| Patients receiving NSAIDs | 38% |
| Patients prescribed opioids | 92% |
| Median opioid pills prescribed | 13 |
Key Findings
Incorporate statistical significance for all findings, particularly for patient activation.Clinical Implications
Expand on multimodal analgesia strategies and their relevance to the study's results.
Conclusion
The study underscores the potential for effective pain management without opioids in colorectal surgery patients, highlighting the importance of tailored prescribing practices.
References
- Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Chronic Opioid Use Reduced by Limiting Prescribed Opioids After Surgery, 2023 -- Chronic Opioid Use Reduced by Limiting Prescribed Opioids After Surgery
- Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Clinical Review of Peripherally Acting μ-Opioid Receptor Antagonists for Treating Postoperative Ileus, 2020 -- Clinical Review of Peripherally Acting μ-Opioid Receptor Antagonists for Treating Postoperative Ileus
- BJS (British Journal of Surgery), Understanding Postoperative Ileus, 2023 -- Understanding Postoperative Ileus
- Guidelines for perioperative care in elective colorectal surgery: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society recommendations 2025, 2025 -- Guidelines for perioperative care in elective colorectal surgery: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society recommendations 2025
- Opioid use patterns following discharge from elective colorectal surgery: a prospective cohort study, 2024 -- Opioid use patterns following discharge from elective colorectal surgery: a prospective cohort study
- the asco post — Surgery for Early-Stage Cancer and Opioid Use
- Intrathecal Morphine for Enhanced Recovery After Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial
- Guidelines for perioperative care in elective colorectal surgery: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society recommendations 2025 - ScienceDirect
- Opioid use patterns following discharge from elective colorectal surgery: a prospective cohort study - PubMed
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