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| Methods | RCT |
| Participants | 60 ASA 1 or 2 patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy |
| Interventions |
Intervention: epidural blockade (n = 30) Control: IV patient‐controlled analgesia (n = 30) General anaesthesia for all participants |
| Outcomes | Pain at rest at 6 and 24 hours after surgery Cortisol Human growth hormone Prolactin Glucose C‐reactive protein |
| Notes |
