Local Infiltration Analgesia With Ropivacaine Versus Placebo in Vaginal Hysterectomy: a Randomized, Double-Blind Study

Lokal Infiltrations Analgesi Med Ropivakain 0,5 % Versus Placebo VED Vaginal Hysterektomi: ET Prospektivt Randomiseret, Dobbeltblind ET, Placebo-kontrolleret Studie

The purpose of this study is to compare systematic local infiltration with Ropivacaine 0.5 % vs. Placebo in patients undergoing vaginal hysterectomy.

The hypothesis is that systematic local infiltration will reduce postoperative pain and postoperative opioid consumption.

Inclusion Criteria:

• eligible for elective vaginal hysterectomy
• able to speak and understand Danish
• able to give informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• alcohol or medical abuse
• allergies to local anesthetics
• age < 18 yrs.
• intolerance to opioids