E66
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Body Mass Index (BMI) > 40 or BMI > 35 with at least one comorbidity (e.g., diabetes mellitus, osteoarthritis, hypertension, and/or obstructive sleep apnea). Approval for surgery after a multidisciplinary bariatric evaluation
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Psychological unfitness after screening. American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) class 4 or higher. Previous bariatric or stomach surgery. Age 65 years. Allergy to Ropivacaine.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Combined scores of abdominal, trocar site, and shoulder pain after bariatric surgery at multiple time points | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Comparison of opioid consumption. Evaluation of side effects such as nausea and vomiting. Analysis of hospital length of stay. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Klinik für Allgemeine Chirurgie, Thorax, Gefäß- und Transplantationschirurgie Universitätsmedizin Rostock