Clarifying the postsurgical persistent pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy and the role of intravenous lidocaine

This study's findings indicate a high PAPLC prevalence and a significant percentage of moderate-to-severe pain. Neuropathic pain characteristics should not be overlooked. The observed PAPLC risk factors follow the evidence. Intravenous lidocaine reduced the need for rescue opioid analgesia in the PACU and nonopioid analgesia in the postoperative period.