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- Title
Feasibility of an Opioid Sparing Discharge Protocol Following Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery.
- Authors
Lehman, Haley S.; Diaz, Sarah; Dandalides, Alissa; Carlin, Arthur M.
- Abstract
Background: Opioids are commonly prescribed after laparoscopic bariatric surgery but have untoward effects including dependence and diversion. Prior investigation revealed that over three-fourths of discharge opioids prescribed to our patients went unused. Objectives: To determine the feasibility of an opioid sparing discharge protocol following laparoscopic bariatric surgery. Methods: A total of 212 opioid-naïve patients undergoing laparoscopic bariatric surgery were examined and divided into two groups; 106 prior to (Cohort A) and 106 after implementation of an opioid sparing discharge protocol (Cohort B). Opioids were converted to morphine milligram equivalents (MME) and post-operative consumption was examined. Data was described as mean ± standard deviation. Results: No patients in Cohort B and 54.7% (58) in Cohort A received an opioid discharge prescription (37.5 MME). Of the 154 patients that remained, only 1.3% (2) received one after discharge. Cohort A took greater amounts of opioids than Cohort B after discharge (4.74 ± 11 vs. 0.21 ± 2 MME; p < 0.001). During hospitalization, Cohort A took greater amounts of opioids (6.92 ± 11 vs. 2.74 ± 5 MME; p < 0.001) but lower amounts of methocarbamol (759 ± 590 vs. 966 ± 585 mg; p = 0.011). No patient requested an opioid prescription refill or presented to the emergency room secondary to pain. Conclusion: Following laparoscopic bariatric surgery, an opioid sparing discharge protocol is feasible with < 2% of patients receiving opioids after discharge and no increase in emergency room visits. Education regarding these protocols may impact the amount of opioids taken during hospitalization.
- Subjects
BARIATRIC surgery; LAPAROSCOPIC surgery; OPIOIDS; GASTRIC banding; HOSPITAL emergency services; STANDARD deviations
- Publication
Obesity Surgery, 2022, Vol 32, Issue 7, p1
- ISSN
0960-8923
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s11695-022-06094-w