The effect of intraperitoneal ropivacaine on pain after laparoscopic excision of endometriosis.
OBJECTIVE
To compare the effects of ropivacaine and saline on pain after laparoscopic excision of endometriosis.


METHODS
Randomized, double-blind, controlled trial (Canadian Task Force classification I).


METHODS
Women's hospital.


METHODS
Ninety-three women undergoing excision of endometriosis.


METHODS
Laparoscopic excision of endometriosis, after which saline 100 mg (46 women) or ropivacaine 200 mg dissolved in 100 ml saline (47) was instilled intraperitoneally for postoperative analgesia.


RESULTS
No differences were seen between groups during the first 7 hours after surgery with respect to pain scores, analgesic requirements, postoperative nausea and vomiting, or time to discharge.


CONCLUSIONS
We found no difference between ropivacaine and saline, instilled intraperitoneally, in their effects on pain after extensive excision of endometriosis.
Gordon
Simon J
SJ
Department of Endo-surgical, Mercy Hospital for Women, East Melbourne, VIC 3002, Australia.
Maher
Peter J
PJ
Hiscock
Richard
R
D000328:Adult; D000577:Amides / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007322:Instillation, Drug; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008875:Middle Aged; D010147:Pain Measurement; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000077212:Ropivacaine
D000577:Amides; D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D000077212:Ropivacaine