title: Analgesia after liver transplantation.
abstract: This article addresses postoperative analgesia in patients with end-stage liver disease who have undergone liver transplantation (LT). Postoperative analgesia determines how patients perceive LT. Although important, this topic is underrepresented in the current literature. With an increased frequency of fast tracking in LT, efficient intra- and postoperative analgesia are undergoing changes. We herein review the current literature, compare the benefits and disadvantages of the therapeutic options, and make recommendations based on the current literature and clinical experience.
authors.affiliation: Zoka Milan, King's College Hospital, SE5 9RS London, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Zoka
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Milan
keywords: Analgesia; Fast-track; Liver transplant; Opioid; Postoperative