Trends in Opioid Prescriptions after Laparoscopic Sterilization

Autor: Moona Arabkhazaeli, Xianhong Xie, Kari Plewniak, Bijan J. Khaksari, Lauren Sanchez, Genevieve Umeh
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons
ISSN: 1938-3797
1086-8089
Popis: Background and Objectives: Examine trends in opioid prescriptions after laparoscopic sterilization over time, and identify any individual patient, provider, or procedural factors influencing prescribing. Methods: A retrospective observational cohort analysis of laparoscopic sterilizations between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2019 at Montefiore Medical Center. A review of the medical records was performed and information on patient demographics, comorbid conditions, and surgical characteristics were collected. The number of opioid pills prescribed postoperatively and any pain related patient calls, visits, or refills was recorded. Results: Between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2019, 615 laparoscopic sterilizations were performed. The median number of opioid pills prescribed was 10, ranging from 0 to 40. There was a significant decrease in the number of opioid pills prescribed (p
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