PROSPECT guideline for haemorrhoid surgery: A systematic review and procedure-specific postoperative pain management recommendations.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Haemorrhoidectomy is associated with moderate-to-severe postoperative pain.

Objective

The aim of this systematic review was to assess the available literature and update previous PROSPECT (procedure specific postoperative pain management) recommendations for optimal pain management after haemorrhoidectomy.

Design and eligibility criteria

A systematic review utilising PROSPECT methodology was undertaken.

Data sources

Randomised controlled trials published in the English language from January 1, 2016 to February 2, 2022 assessing postoperative pain using analgesic, anaesthetic, and surgical interventions were identified from MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane Database.

Results

Of the 371 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) identified, 84 RCTs and 19 s

SUBMITTER: Bikfalvi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11783633 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature