What Are the Strategies to Reduce Postoperative Pain?
Minimally Invasive Surgery: Techniques such as laparoscopy and robotic-assisted surgery result in smaller incisions, less tissue damage, and consequently less pain compared to open surgeries. Multimodal Analgesia: This approach uses a combination of different medications and techniques to manage pain. It can include the use of opioids, non-opioid analgesics, local anesthetics, and adjuvant therapies. Regional Anesthesia: Techniques such as spinal or epidural anesthesia can provide significant pain relief during and after the procedure, reducing the need for systemic pain medications. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocols: These are evidence-based guidelines that focus on optimizing preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to improve recovery and reduce pain.
