| Methods |
RCT
sample size calculation;
randomisation preoperative; no conversions. |
| Participants |
n = 44
Inclusion: elective colorectal resection.
Exclusion: contraindications to epidural catheter placement, age < 18 or >75 years, obesity (BMI> 25 kg/m²), allergies to local anesthetics or opioids, corticosteroid or chronic pain mediaction, unable to understand the use of patient controlled analgesia. |
| Interventions |
laparoscopic vs. conventional
Conversions: none.
Tumor location: not stated.
Type of resection: not stated. |
| Outcomes |
Main study criterium: perioperative body core temperature.
Data given for: body temperature, intraoperative heart rate, blood pressure, pain at rest and while coughing, time until flatus and defacation, first intake of clear liquids. |
| Notes |
Laparoscopic technique: gas insufflation.
Conventional incision: midline laparotomy
Anesthesia/Analgesia: standardized thoracic epidural + systemic opiod pca;
Analgetic drugs: ropivacaine for epidural, morphine pca, ketoprofen i.v.
Evans & Pollock: Design 38, Analysis 13,
Presentation 13, Total 64. |
| Risk of bias |
| Bias |
Authors' judgement |
Support for judgement |
| Allocation concealment? |
Unclear risk |
B ‐ Unclear |
