New persistent opioid use following robotic-assisted, laparoscopic and open surgery inguinal hernia repair.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Post-operative prescription opioid use is a known risk factor for persistent opioid use. Despite the increased utilization of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) for inguinal hernia repair (IHR), little is known whether this minimally invasive approach results in less opioid consumption. In this study, we compare long-term opioid use between RAS versus laparoscopic (Lap) versus open surgery for IHR.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study of opioid-naïve patients who underwent outpatient primary IHR was conducted using the Merative™ MarketScan® (Previously IBM MarketScan®) Databases between 2016 and 2020. Patients not continuously enrolled 180 days before/after surgery, who had malignancy, pre-existing chronic pain, opioid dependency, or invalid prescription fill inform

SUBMITTER: MacQueen IT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11362387 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature