Effect of Perioperative Intravenous Lidocaine Infusion in Robotic-Assisted Urologic Surgery
Status:
Recruiting
Trial end date:
2022-03-01
Target enrollment:
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Summary
Controlling pain is fundamental during and after surgical procedures. This study examines
pain associated with robotic assisted surgery on prostate cancer or a kidney mass. In recent
years, the risk of opioids in the postoperative period has gained interest due to the growing
epidemic of addiction, dependence, and overdose. In this study, the investigators expect a
continuous infusion of intravenous lidocaine during the perioperative period to result in
less pain and less opioid use.