Randomized Control Trial of Intraperitoneal Bupivacaine During Cholecystectomy
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2010-01-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (removal of the gall bladder via 'keyhole surgery') is a common
procedure. This can be performed as an emergency operation when a patient has a complication
of gall stones such as acute inflammation or pancreatitis. There are several trials which
demonstrate that placing local anaesthetic inside the abdomen at the site of gall bladder
surgery during a planned elective operation decreases post operative pain. This is the first
trial to investigate the efficacy of this local anaesthetic during emergency cholecystectomy.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust