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SynthesisJSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons

The Efficacy of Acetominophen for Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy.

Greg J Marchand, Ali Azadi, Katelyn Sainz, Ahmed Masoud, Sienna Anderson, Stacy Ruther, Kelly Ware, Sophia Hopewell, Giovanna Brazil, Alexa King and 6 more

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Synthesis in JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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0cells of the map it votes in
3citing papers in PubMed
0.6field-weighted citation impact, top 31% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed, 5 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

16 authors at 3 institutions in 3 countries.

Greg J MarchandThe Marchand Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Mesa, Arizona.
Ali AzadiStar Urogynecology, Peoria, Arizona.
Katelyn SainzThe Marchand Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Mesa, Arizona.
Ahmed MasoudThe Marchand Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Mesa, Arizona.
Sienna AndersonThe Marchand Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Mesa, Arizona.
Stacy RutherThe Marchand Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Mesa, Arizona.
Kelly WareThe Marchand Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Mesa, Arizona.
Sophia HopewellThe Marchand Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Mesa, Arizona.
Giovanna BrazilThe Marchand Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Mesa, Arizona.
Alexa KingThe Marchand Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Mesa, Arizona.
Jannelle VallejoThe Marchand Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Mesa, Arizona.
Kaitlynne CieminskiThe Marchand Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Mesa, Arizona.
Anthony GalitskyThe Marchand Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Mesa, Arizona.
Robert OsipovThe Marchand Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Mesa, Arizona.
Allison SteeleMidwestern University School of Medicine, Glendale, Arizona.
Jennifer LoveMidwestern University School of Medicine, Glendale, Arizona.
Midwestern University · USInternational University · KHUniversity of Belize · BZ

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveDespite limited data, acetaminophen, along with other agents, is commonly included in enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols following laparoscopic hysterectomy. We aimed to systematically review the efficacy of acetaminophen on the management of postoperative pain after laparoscopic hysterectomy.

methodsWe searched PubMed, SCOPUS, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases for relevant clinical trials investigating the role of acetaminophen in the management of pain after laparoscopic hysterectomy. We performed the risk of bias according to Cochrane's risk of bias tool. We performed the analysis of homogeneous data under the fixed-effects model during the analysis of heterogeneous data under the random-effects model. The primary outcome was the assessment of pain score after 2, 6, 12, and 24 h.

resultsA total of 495 patients in 13 trials were included in our meta-analysis. Acetaminophen was not superior at reducing postoperative pain scores. Further analysis at progressive temporal points revealed no further significance; effect size at after 2 h (SMD = -0.020, 95% CI (-0.216; 0.176)), 6 h (SMD = -0.115, 95% CI (-0.312; 0.083)), 12 h (SMD = -0.126, 95% CI (-0.277; 0.025)), or 24 h (SMD = 0.063, 95% CI (-0.065; 0.191)). Pooled analysis was heterogeneous (

conclusionWe conclude that acetaminophen is not beneficial for reducing pain after laparoscopic hysterectomy. Other alternatives have better results. Caution should be given to the inclusion of acetaminophen in ERAS protocols designed for laparoscopic hysterectomy, especially as a single agent or to reduce opioid consumption.

Indexed as

AcetaminophenAnalgesics, Non-NarcoticEnhanced Recovery After SurgeryFemaleHumansHysterectomyLaparoscopyPain ManagementPain MeasurementPostoperative PainTreatment OutcomeAcetaminophenAnalgesics, Non-NarcoticAcetaminophenEnhanced recovery after surgeryERASHysterectomyPain

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PMID34248331
PMCPMC8241284
OpenAlexW3180681828

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