Comparison of epidural anesthesia and intravenous self-control analgesia on postoperative recovery quality in duodenectomy

EA provides superior pain control, facilitates earlier ambulation and return of bowel function, shortens hospital stay, and improves patient satisfaction compared to IVPCA in patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy. Despite a higher incidence of hypotension, EA appears to be the preferable analgesic technique for enhancing postoperative recovery quality in pancreaticoduodenectomy.