Routine Ketorolac Use for Postoperative Pain Does Not Increase Bleeding Risk After Hysterectomy.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objective: Ketorolac is an effective alternative and addition to opioids for postoperative pain control; however, there is concern of perioperative bleeding risk with its use. Within gynecology, this risk has not yet been explored in the context of hysterectomy. This study aimed to evaluate the risk of postoperative bleeding complications with ketorolac administration in the context of hysterectomy. Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study that included all patients who underwent hysterectomy for benign indications between 2015 and 2024 at a quaternary care academic hospital. Inclusion criteria were any type of hysterectomy during the study period, while exclusion criteria were malignancy and peripartum status. Complication data for up to thirty days post ope

SUBMITTER: Pipes GM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12842528 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature