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Study NCT ID: NCT00512395
Status: COMPLETED
Last Update Posted: 2024-03-19
First Post: 2007-08-06

Brief Title: Influence of Epidural Analgesia in Elective Laparoscopic Colorectal Resections
Sponsor: University Hospital Basel Switzerland
Organization: University Hospital Basel Switzerland

Study Overview

Official Title: Influence of Epidural Analgesia in Elective Laparoscopic Colorectal Resections
Status: COMPLETED
Status Verified Date: 2024-03
Last Known Status: None
Delayed Posting: No
If Stopped, Why?: Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access: False
If Expanded Access, NCT#: N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status: N/A
Acronym: None
Brief Summary: 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
Detailed Description: All patients with elective laparoscopic colorectal resection between November 2004 and January 2007 were included in the trial The decision for epidural analgesia was made by the anaesthetist and the patient Contraindications were previous back surgery coagulopathy severe spondylarthrosis and refusal by the patient as contraindications

Primary outcome was subjective feeling postoperatively assessed with a VAS for pain and cramps and amount of analgesics used Secondary outcomes were duration of postoperative bowel dismotility first flatus first defecation first solid food intake and general and specific morbidity

Study Oversight

Has Oversight DMC: None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?: None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?: None
Is an Unapproved Device?: None
Is a PPSD?: None
Is a US Export?: None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: None