Anesthetics as an Alternative to Opioids in Laparoscopic Surgeries: An Observational Study
Opioid-free anesthesia combining epidural ropivacaine with general anesthesia provides effective analgesia in laparoscopic surgeries, as evidenced by stable hemodynamics, acceptable pain scores, minimal sedation, high patient satisfaction, and no significant cognitive impairment. This approach may serve as a viable alternative to opioid-based analgesia, reducing associated side effects.
Authors
- Piyush Jani
- N. P. Mehta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3123-040X)
- Niki Pandya
- Nitish Upadhyay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6436-491X)
- Neal Patel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2998-8409)
- Charmi Bhimbha
Institutions
- CU Shah Medical College and Hospital (IN)
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-06-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.86421
- Primary Topic
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00