Clinical trial

Influence of Epidural Analgesia in Elective Laparoscopic Colorectal Resections

Name

STZ 13/04

Description

Epidural anaesthesia in open surgery is a effective method for analgesia and has a positive effect on postoperative resolution of ileus. In laparoscopic surgery, the role of epidural surgery is not established. This prospective observational trial evaluates the effect of epidural analgesia in patients undergoing elective, laparoscopic colorectal surgery.

Trial arms

Trial start

2004-11-01

Trial end

2007-01-01

Status

Completed

Phase

Early phase I

Treatment

epidural analgesia (Duracain/Fentanyl/Naropin)

naropin 0.3% or duracain 0.125% + Fentanyl via epidural catheter 4-12 ml/h

Arms:

Size

Primary endpoint

pain (VAS), cramps (VAS) and quantity of analgesics

8 days

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * elective laparoscopic colorectal resection Exclusion Criteria: * emergency surgery * preoperatively planned stoma formation

Protocol

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Updated at

2024-03-19

1 organization

1 product

1 indication

Organization

University Hospital Basel

Product

Epidural Analgesia

Indication

Pain