Comparison of Intraperitoneal Instillation of Bupivacaine with Dexmedetomidine Versus Bupivacaine with Dexamethasone on Postoperative Pain After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Laparoscopy has become the preferred mode for many diagnostic and operative procedures. It has the advantage better cosmetic results, faster recovery, short post-operative hospital stays, and early resumption of normal activities. Post-laparoscopic pain results from stretching of the intra-abdominal cavity, peritoneal inflammation, and diaphragmatic irritation caused by residual carbon-dioxide in the peritoneal cavity is very annoying to the patients.

Although the severity of pain after a laparoscopic procedure is less compared to laparotomy, but it is acute and can lead to increased analgesic requirements and prolonged hospital stays.

Several studies have evaluated post-laparoscopic pain relief methods such as intravenous analgesics analgesic patches, steroids, and intra-peritoneal instillation of local anaesthetics alone or with additives.